beautifying
Enhancing visual appeal
Beautifying is making something more attractive or pleasing to look at.
The term applies to cosmetic improvements of any kind—beautifying a neighborhood with trees and flowers, beautifying oneself before going out, beautifying a website with better graphics.
The word carries a slight formality; in casual speech, people more often say making something look better or prettier.
Adding decorative elements
- accessorizingAdding decorative extras
- garnishingDecorating food before serving
- festooningDecorating with draped ornaments
- bedeckingAdding ornaments lavishly
draping · trimming · arranging · displaying · styling · accenting · layering · coordinating
Returning something to condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- redecorationUpdating interior appearance
revitalization · transformation · modernization · upgrading · revamping · refinishing · repainting · landscaping
Products for beautifying faces
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- moisturizeAdd suppleness to skin
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
toning · masking · lotion · foundation · concealer · lipstick · blush · eyeshadow
Arranging for appearance
- trimmingCutting away excess
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
- waxingCoating for shine
- pluckingRemoving by tugging
tweezing · manicure · pedicure · blowdry · brushing · shampoo · conditioner · pomade
Becoming more capable
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- perfectingMaking something ideal
- elevatingLifting to higher level
enriching · flattering · accentuating · complementing · optimizing · harmonizing · balancing · softening
ornamenting
Adding decorative elements
- accessorizingAdding decorative extras
- garnishingDecorating food before serving
- festooningDecorating with draped ornaments
bedecking · draping · trimming · arranging · displaying · styling · accenting · layering · coordinating · curating
restoration
Returning something to condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
redecoration · revitalization · transformation · modernization · upgrading · revamping · refinishing · repainting · landscaping · curb appeal
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- moisturizeAdd suppleness to skin
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
cleansing · toning · masking · lotion · foundation · concealer · lipstick · blush · eyeshadow · mascara
styling
Arranging for appearance
plucking · tweezing · manicure · pedicure · blowdry · brushing · shampoo · conditioner · pomade · threading
improving
Becoming more capable
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- perfectingMaking something ideal
elevating · enriching · flattering · accentuating · complementing · optimizing · harmonizing · balancing · softening · brightening
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- decoratingdecorating, ornamenting, accenting, accessorizing, enhancing
- embellishmentsadorn, trimming, garnishing, bedecking, festooning
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- sprucing upfreshening, freshening up, grooming, primping, prettifying
- stylizingornamenting, decorating, enhancing, refining, flourishing
beautifyinguglifying
Making less attractive
defacing · disfiguring · marring · deforming · scarring
beauty, beautiful, beautify, embellish, beautician, adorning, beautified, beauteous, embellishing