beautified
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbjuːtəˌfaɪd/
KK: /ˈbjuːtəˌfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made to look more attractive or pleasing in appearance.
Example
The garden was beautified with colorful flowers and decorative lights.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more beautified
Superlative: most beautified
Conversation
Wow, have you seen the park lately?
Yes! It looks so much more beautified than before.
I know, right? The flowers really add to the charm.
Absolutely, it’s a great spot to relax now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adorned
enhanced
embellished
Antonyms
ugly
plain
unadorned
verb
Definition
To make something more attractive or pleasing in appearance.
Example
The artist beautified the park with colorful flowers and sculptures.
Tense Forms
Past: beautified
Past Participle: beautified
Conversation
Did you see how the park was beautified for the festival?
Yes! The flowers and decorations looked amazing.
I love how they beautified the area; it feels so welcoming now.
Root Explanation
Beautified → It is formed from "beauty" (from Old French *beaute*, meaning physical attractiveness or goodness) and the suffix "-fy" (from Latin *facere*, meaning to make). The word "beautified" means made beautiful or enhanced in beauty.
Memory Tip
Think of 'beauty' as the essence of attractiveness, and when something is 'beautified', it means it has been made more beautiful.
Visually Confused Words
unbeautified