Definitions

1. verb

to attribute qualities or characteristics to something as if it were Byzantine, especially in a way that is considered to be overly complex or ornate.

“The novel’s Byzantinized prose style made it a challenging read for many readers.”

2. verb

to make something seem or be like something from the Byzantine Empire, especially in its complexity or ornateness.

“The historian accused the artist of byzantinizing the depiction of the historical event.”

3. noun

the process of making something seem or be like something from the Byzantine Empire, especially in its complexity or ornateness.

“The byzantinization of the city’s architecture led to its unique and fascinating character.”