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aestheticize

|aes-thet-i-cize|

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/ɛsˈθɛtɪˌsaɪz/

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/iːsˈθɛtɪsaɪz/

make aesthetically pleasing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aestheticize' originates from the Greek word 'aisthētikos,' meaning 'perceptive or sensitive.'

Historical Evolution

'aestheticize' evolved from the Greek 'aisthētikos' to the modern English word 'aestheticize.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to perceive or sense,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make aesthetically pleasing.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make something aesthetically pleasing or to imbue it with aesthetic qualities.

The director aimed to aestheticize the film by focusing on its visual elements.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 09:06