Marbleize

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrbəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of marbleize

verb to coat or decorate with a pattern that resembles marble

Example Sentences

A1 I marbleize my nails with different colors.

A2 She learned how to marbleize paper in art class.

B1 The artist used a special technique to marbleize the sculpture.

B2 After hours of practice, he was able to marbleize the fabric perfectly.

C1 The chef marbleized the cake with a beautiful swirl pattern.

C2 The designer marbleized the walls of the hotel lobby to create a luxurious look.

Examples of marbleize in a Sentence

formal The artist used a special technique to marbleize the surface of the sculpture.

informal I'm going to try to marbleize this paper for my art project.

slang Let's marbleize these old pots to give them a new look.

figurative Her words seemed to marbleize the air, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of marbleize

• past tense: marbleized
• plural: marbleizes
• comparative: more marbleized
• superlative: most marbleized
• present tense: marbleize
• future tense: will marbleize
• perfect tense: have marbleized
• continuous tense: marbleizing
• singular: marbleize
• positive degree: marbleize
• infinitive: to marbleize
• gerund: marbleizing
• participle: marbleized

Origin and Evolution of marbleize

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'marbleize' originated from the combination of 'marble' and the suffix '-ize'. It likely stems from the process of creating a marble-like appearance or texture.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of creating a marble-like finish on surfaces, 'marbleize' has evolved to also refer to the act of giving something a marbled appearance in a broader sense.