pulchrify

/ˈpʌlkriːfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something or someone more beautiful or attractive

“The designer’s aim was to pulchrify the old mansion with its elegant furniture and lush gardens.”

2. verb

to add elegance or refinement to something

“The poet’s words managed to pulchrify the dull and mundane, turning it into something wondrous.”

Synonyms

  • beautify
  • elegantize
  • refine

Antonyms

  • debase
  • degrade