chrismatize

/krɪzməˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to decorate or give a festive appearance to (something, especially a place) with or as if with a christlike atmosphere

“The town was chrismatized with lights and decorations for the holiday season.”

2. verb

to imbue or invest with a spiritual or mystical atmosphere

“The forest was chrismatized with an otherworldly feeling during the full moon.”

Synonyms

  • adorn
  • deck
  • embellish

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • desecrate