Definition

To make something more beautiful or artistic, often by presenting it in a way that emphasizes its aesthetic qualities.

Example

The artist aimed to aestheticize the ordinary objects in her paintings.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they aestheticize the old buildings in that neighborhood?

Yeah, it makes them look so much more appealing!

I wonder if we could aestheticize our backyard like that.

That would be awesome! Some fairy lights and plants could really help.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aestheticize → It is formed from "aesthetic" (from Greek "aisthesis", meaning perception or sensation) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "aestheticize" means to make something aesthetic or to give it a sense of beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aesthetic' which relates to beauty and 'to make' something — that's why aestheticize means to make something beautiful.

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