Titivate: meaning, definitions and examples
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titivate
[ ˈtɪtɪveɪt ]
make neat
To titivate means to improve the appearance of something, often in a small and subtle way. It involves making minor adjustments or enhancements to enhance the overall look or feel. This term is often used in the context of personal grooming or dressing up, where individuals make slight changes to their attire or appearance to become more presentable. The action of titivating can be seen as a form of self-care, where one takes the time to present themselves better.
Synonyms
enhance, freshen, improve, prettify, spruce up
Examples of usage
- She took a moment to titivate her outfit before the meeting.
- He decided to titivate his appearance with a fresh haircut.
- The decorator planned to titivate the living room with new cushions.
- Before the photoshoot, the models would titivate their makeup.
Translations
Translations of the word "titivate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 embelezar
🇮🇳 सजाना
🇩🇪 aufpeppen
🇮🇩 mempercantik
🇺🇦 покращувати
🇵🇱 upiększać
🇯🇵 装飾する
🇫🇷 embellir
🇪🇸 embellecer
🇹🇷 güzelleştirmek
🇰🇷 꾸미다
🇸🇦 تحسين
🇨🇿 vylepšit
🇸🇰 vylepšiť
🇨🇳 美化
🇸🇮 polepšati
🇮🇸 fagur
🇰🇿 көркейтетін
🇬🇪 მოჩუქურთმება
🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirmək
🇲🇽 embellecer
Etymology
The word 'titivate' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, possibly derived from British slang. The formation of the word likely combines 'tit' - an informal and somewhat playful reference to a small amount or a small thing - with 'ivate', a suffix often used in verbs that imply a change or process. It emerged as a whimsical way to describe the act of giving oneself or something a minor enhancement. Over time, the usage of 'titivate' has been largely associated with personal aesthetics, particularly in relation to grooming and preparation for social occasions. Although it may appear somewhat dated or less common in contemporary dialogue, 'titivate' continues to resonate in contexts focused on beauty and presentation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,897, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.