English Explanatory Dictionary

beautification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Making beautiful, beautifying, improving the appearance of something.

Pronunciation

/bjuːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Word forms

beautification beautifications

Etymology

First attested in 1600, from beautify (“to make beautiful”) + -ication.

Synonyms

prettification

Antonyms

uglification

Related words

beautician beautiful beauty
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