Definitions

1. verb

to give or take on the appearance of something, especially in a showy or pretentious manner

“She tried to phoenicize her outfit with designer accessories, but it looked forced.”

2. verb

to make something seem or appear to be something else, especially by adding decorative or showy elements

“The artist phoenicized the old mansion to make it look like a palace.”

3. verb

to give or take on a superficial quality or feature, especially in order to impress or deceive

“He phoenicized his resume with irrelevant skills to increase his chances of getting hired.”

4. noun

the act of giving or taking on the appearance of something, especially in a showy or pretentious manner

“Her phoenicization of the event was a success, but it felt insincere.”