ungarnish

/ʌŋˈɡɑrnɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or strip away (ornamentation, decoration, etc.)

“The artist chose to ungarnish the statue, revealing its raw beauty.”

2. verb

to make (something) less elaborate or showy

“The designer ungarnished the room’s decor, creating a more minimalist look.”

3. verb

to remove (something) that is considered unnecessary or excessive

“The writer ungarnished the narrative, cutting out unnecessary descriptions.”

Synonyms

  • unadorn
  • ungild

Antonyms

  • adorn
  • garnish