beautifying — The present participle of beautify; the ongoing process of making something more beautiful or attractive.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: The present participle of beautify; the ongoing process of making something more beautiful or attractive.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbjuːtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The mayor's beautifying campaign turned the ugly vacant lot into a stunning park.
- My mom thinks beautifying our house means adding 47 different types of decorative pillows.
- The city spent millions on beautifying the downtown area before the international conference.
beautifying
VERB[/ˈbjuːtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/]
The present participle of beautify; the ongoing process of making something more beautiful or attractive.
The present participle of beautify; the ongoing process of making something more beautiful or attractive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'bellus' meaning beautiful, which evolved through Old French 'beauté' into English 'beauty', then combined with the suffix '-fy' to create the verb meaning 'to make beautiful'.
Breakdown
beauty (from Latin bellus meaning beautiful) + -fy (verb suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to become') + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The mayor's beautifying campaign turned the ugly vacant lot into a stunning park.”
“My mom thinks beautifying our house means adding 47 different types of decorative pillows.”
“The city spent millions on beautifying the downtown area before the international conference.”
“His idea of beautifying the office was hanging up his collection of vintage cat posters.”
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