What does beautifying mean?
Beautifying means present participle and gerund of beautify.
Beautifying
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of beautify.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of beautify
- The act of beautifying.
- That beautifies; tending to make beautiful.
Example Sentences
When thou present’st me, Gellia, with an Hare, Marcus, thou say’st, ’twill make the seven Days fair. If Hare be such a beautifying Meat, Thou ne’er of one in all thy Life didst eat.
It evidently surpassed his majesty’s comprehension how any sober-minded and sensible individual could entertain the least possible objection to so beautifying an operation [i.e. being tattooed].
[…] I have found exercise far more beautifying than any surgical face-lift.
Synonyms for beautifying
Antonyms for beautifying
Related Words
Word Forms
- beautifyings
- more beautifying
- most beautifying
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for beautifying?
Common synonyms include beautification.
What is the opposite of beautifying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use beautifying in a sentence?
When thou present’st me, Gellia, with an Hare, Marcus, thou say’st, ’twill make the seven Days fair. If Hare be such a beautifying Meat, Thou ne’er of one in all thy Life didst eat.
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