beautifying

UK
/ˈbjuːtəfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈbjuːtəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

beautifyingadjective
more beautifying
Comp.
most beautifying
Super.
UK
/ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbjuː.t̬i.faɪ.ɪŋ/
The beautifying effects of the new garden design transformed the entire backyard.
Les effets embellissants du nouveau design du jardin ont transformé tout l'arrière-cour.
beautifyingnoun
beautifyings
pl
The beautifying of the old town square drew praise from residents.
L'embellissement de l'ancienne place de la ville a suscité les éloges des habitants.
beautifyverb

beautifying

Gerund

beautified
Past Simple
beautified
Past Participle
beautifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈbjuːtəfaɪ/
US
/ˈbjuːtəˌfaɪ/
She decided to beautify the garden with colorful flowers.
Elle a décidé d’embellir le jardin avec des fleurs colorées.
Additional translations
enjoliverSens figuré : présenter quelque chose de manière plus favorable qu’elle ne l’est en réalité.

Definitions

beautifyingadjective
Serving to make something more attractive or beautiful.
The beautifying effects of the new garden design transformed the entire backyard.
beautifyingnoun
The act or process of making something more attractive or beautiful.
The beautifying of the old town square drew praise from residents.
beautifyverb
To make something more attractive or pleasing to the eye.
She decided to beautify the garden with colorful flowers.
To present something in a more attractive or favourable way than it really is; to embellish or sugar-coat.
The official statement tried to beautify the harsh realities of the situation.