creaturize

/krɪˈtʊəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute human characteristics or qualities to something, especially an inanimate object or an animal

“The artist chose to personify and creaturize the trees in her painting, giving them human-like expressions and emotions.”

2. verb

to create or bring into existence something that resembles a living creature, especially in fiction or imagination

“The writer attempted to creaturize the robot, giving it a backstory and a personality that readers could relate to.”

3. verb

to give a creature-like quality to something, especially in a fictional or imaginative context

“The poet tried to creaturize the city, describing it as a living, breathing entity with its own rhythms and pulse.”

Synonyms

  • anthropomorphize
  • humanize

Antonyms

  • dehumanize
  • objectify