titivation
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌtɪtɪˈveɪʃən/
- Her titivation before the party made a big difference.
Examples
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He spent hours on his titivation for the gala.
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She spent hours on her titivation before the big event, adding stylish accessories and fixing her hair.
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A quick titivation in front of the mirror helped her feel ready for the meeting.
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Guests often disappear for a moment of titivation before dinner is served.
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With a little titivation, the old hall could look quite charming.
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His titivation before the interview included polishing his shoes and selecting a sharp-looking tie.
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The actress's titivation involved a glamorous makeup routine that enhanced her features beautifully.
Synonyms
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4.2
Making a place or thing look nicer
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7.2
Making something seem more attractive or exciting than it really is
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8.6
Making things look beautiful or like art, often ignoring practical and moral issues
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7.4
Making something look nicer without changing how it really is
Small changes that make a room or thing look nicer
Making something look more attractive than it really is
Antonyms
How Groomed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Titivation comes from the verb titivate, which means 'to make neat or pretty'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of small, quick touches or a little 'tidy up' that make you or a room look nicer, so titivation means a short, light smartening-up.