Estheticize

Pronunciation: /ɛsˈθɛtɪˌsaɪz/

Definitions of estheticize

verb to make something more aesthetically pleasing or artistic

Example Sentences

A1 She estheticized her room by adding colorful throw pillows and wall art.

A2 The artist estheticized the plain white canvas with bold strokes of paint.

B1 The interior designer estheticized the office space with modern furniture and sleek lighting.

B2 The photographer's goal was to estheticize the gritty urban landscape through his lens.

C1 The filmmaker's use of lighting and color grading estheticized the entire movie, creating a visually stunning experience.

C2 The fashion designer's collection estheticized traditional fabrics and patterns, giving them a modern twist.

Examples of estheticize in a Sentence

formal The artist sought to estheticize the mundane objects in her still life paintings.

informal She always tries to estheticize her Instagram feed with filters and editing.

slang He loves to estheticize his selfies with all sorts of apps and effects.

figurative The writer's use of vivid imagery helped to estheticize the emotions of the characters in the novel.

Grammatical Forms of estheticize

• past tense: estheticized
• plural: estheticizes
• comparative: more estheticized
• superlative: most estheticized
• present tense: estheticize
• future tense: will estheticize
• perfect tense: has estheticized
• continuous tense: is estheticizing
• singular: estheticizes
• positive degree: estheticize
• infinitive: to estheticize
• gerund: estheticizing
• participle: estheticized

Origin and Evolution of estheticize

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'estheticize' is derived from the Greek word 'aisthesis' meaning perception or sensation, combined with the suffix '-ize' to indicate the act of making something aesthetic.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 20th century, 'estheticize' was primarily used in art and philosophy to describe the process of making something more aesthetically pleasing or emphasizing its visual appeal. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to describe the act of making something more beautiful or appealing in various contexts.