beautifying

[ˈbjuːtɪfaɪɪŋ]
verb (gerund/present participle)
embelezando
1. The present participle of beautify; making something more beautiful or attractive
She spent the afternoon beautifying the garden with new flowers.
Ela passou a tarde embelezando o jardim com flores novas.
2. Enhancing or improving the appearance or quality of something
The beautifying effects of the new makeup line are impressive.
Os efeitos embelezadores da nova linha de maquiagem são impressionantes.
3. Making something seem more beautiful or appealing than it actually is
The photographer used filters for beautifying the landscape photos.
O fotógrafo usou filtros para embelezar as fotos da paisagem.
In Brazil, 'embelezando' is commonly used in beauty, fashion, and home décor industries. The culture places significant emphasis on personal appearance and aesthetic enhancement, making this term frequently used in daily conversation and media. In the USA, the term is often associated with cosmetic procedures, makeup artistry, and wellness industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enhancingadorningembellishingimprovingdecoratingrefining
Antonyms / Antônimos
disfiguringmarringspoilinguglifyingdegrading

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
embelezando
Standard form used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
embelezando
Common usage in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
embelezando
Used in fashion and beauty industry contexts
Portugal
embelezando
Same form used; alternatively 'a embelezar'

Related Words

beautifybeautifulbeautyembellishadornenhance

Related Idioms & Phrases

beautifying oneself - preparar-se, embelezar-se
beautifying the truth - embelezar a verdade, disfarçar os fatos
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