Beautified: meaning, definitions and examples

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beautified

 

[ ˈbjuːtɪfaɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making something more beautiful

To beautify something means to make it more beautiful or attractive by adding decorative elements or enhancing its appearance.

Synonyms

decorate, embellish, enhance.

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Word Description / Examples
beautified

Use 'beautified' when referring to something that has been made more attractive, often in a significant or noticeable way.

  • The garden was beautified with new flowers and plants.
  • She beautified the room with elegant curtains and new furniture.
enhance

Use 'enhance' when improving the quality, value, or extent of something, making it stronger or more effective.

  • Proper lighting can enhance the look of any room.
  • She read several books to enhance her knowledge on the subject.
decorate

Use 'decorate' when adding items or details to something to make it look more attractive, typically for an event or personal preference.

  • They decorated the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
  • She loves to decorate her home for the holidays.
embellish

Use 'embellish' when adding decorative details or features, often to make something appear more appealing or impressive. Can sometimes imply exaggeration or adding unnecessary details.

  • The storyteller embellished the tale with dramatic gestures.
  • She chose to embellish her dress with intricate beadwork.

Examples of usage

  • He beautified his garden by planting colorful flowers.
  • She beautified the room with elegant furniture and artwork.
Context #2 | Verb

improving the appearance of something

Beautified can also mean to improve the appearance of something, making it look more aesthetically pleasing.

Synonyms

enhance, improve, upgrade.

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beautified

Used when referring to making something more visually pleasing, often through decoration or aesthetics.

  • She beautified her garden with colorful flowers
  • The artist beautified the mural with intricate details
enhance

Used to describe improving the quality, value, or extent of something in a general sense.

  • The new software update will enhance the user experience
  • This feature enhances the overall functionality of the device
improve

Used when making something better, more efficient, or more effective. Generally used in a wide range of contexts.

  • He studied hard to improve his grades
  • They are working to improve the company's customer service
upgrade

Used when replacing something with a better version or making a significant improvement. Often applied to technology, systems, or services.

  • I decided to upgrade my old phone to the latest model
  • The hotel offered a free room upgrade due to the inconvenience

Examples of usage

  • The city beautified the park by adding new benches and flower beds.
  • They beautified the old building by painting it and adding new windows.

Translations

Translations of the word "beautified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezado

🇮🇳 सौंदर्यीकरण किया हुआ

🇩🇪 verschönert

🇮🇩 diperindah

🇺🇦 прикрашений

🇵🇱 upiększony

🇯🇵 美化された

🇫🇷 embelli

🇪🇸 embellecido

🇹🇷 güzelleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 아름답게 꾸며진

🇸🇦 مُزَيَّن

🇨🇿 zkrášlený

🇸🇰 skrášlený

🇨🇳 美化的

🇸🇮 polepšan

🇮🇸 fegraður

🇰🇿 көркемделген

🇬🇪 მშვენიერი

🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 embellecido

Etymology

The word 'beautified' is derived from the verb 'beautify', which dates back to the late 15th century. It combines the words 'beauty' and 'fie', which means 'to make'. The concept of beautifying has been present in various cultures throughout history, as humans have always sought to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their surroundings.

See also: beautician, beautification, beautifier, beautiful, beautifully, beautify, beautifying.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,652, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.