marmorize

/ˈmɑrmoʊraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or decorate something, especially a surface, with a design resembling marble

“The artist marmorized the walls of the museum with intricate patterns.”

2. transitive verb

to give a marble-like appearance to something

“The new flooring will be marmorized to resemble the beauty of marble.”

3. noun

the process or act of marmorizing

“The marmorization of the walls was a labor-intensive process.”

Synonyms

  • marbleize
  • vein

Antonyms

  • blemish
  • disfigure