titivate

/tɪˈtɪveɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something look more attractive or impressive, especially by decorating it

“She spent all morning titivating the garden, making it look perfect for the party.”

2. verb

to make something neat and tidy

“He took the time to titivate his room before the guests arrived.”

3. verb

to primp or preen, especially in an affected or artificial way

“The politician was accused of titivating his image to gain more votes.”

4. noun

the act of making something look neat and tidy

“The task of titivate involved organizing the files and rearranging the furniture.”

Synonyms

  • adorn
  • beautify
  • neaten

Antonyms

  • dishevel
  • disorder