Sprucing: meaning, definitions and examples
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sprucing
[ spruːsɪŋ ]
improving appearance
To spruce means to make something neater, cleaner, or more visually appealing. It is often used to describe enhancing one's appearance or improving the presentation of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spent the afternoon sprucing up the garden.
- He decided to spruce himself up for the party.
- The company is sprucing up their office space to attract more clients.
decorating
To spruce can also refer to adding decorative elements to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, object, or event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We are sprucing the venue with flowers and lights.
- They spruced the cottage for the holiday season.
- She loves sprucing up her home with seasonal decorations.
Translations
Translations of the word "sprucing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 embelezar
🇮🇳 सजा देना
🇩🇪 aufpeppen
🇮🇩 mempercantik
🇺🇦 прикрашати
🇵🇱 upiększać
🇯🇵 装飾する
🇫🇷 embellir
🇪🇸 embellecer
🇹🇷 güzelleştirmek
🇰🇷 장식하다
🇸🇦 تجميل
🇨🇿 zdobit
🇸🇰 zdobiť
🇨🇳 美化
🇸🇮 olepševati
🇮🇸 fegurða
🇰🇿 көркемдеу
🇬🇪 გალამაზება
🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirmək
🇲🇽 embellecer
Etymology
The term 'spruce' has an interesting etymology. It is derived from the Middle English word 'sprus', which referred to a type of fir tree used in shipbuilding. The association with 'spruce' meaning 'neat' or 'trim' is believed to have emerged due to the connection between the spruce wood and the fine quality of shipbuilding. The term evolved over time and by the 16th century, it had also begun to describe a well-dressed or smartly turned-out person. The verb 'to spruce up' entered the English lexicon in the early 19th century, further cementing its connection to enhancing appearance in both personal grooming and environmental aesthetics. The word has since broadened to encompass all forms of making something look better or more appealing.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,148, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.