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Definition of beautification

beautification

/bjuːˌtɪf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
beau · ti · fi · ca · tion
Adverb:beautifully
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Plural:beautifications
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Adjective:beautiful
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beautification Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of improving the visual appearance of a person, place, or thing, especially a public or urban area.

Example

"The city council approved a new budget for the beautification of the downtown park and riverfront."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'beautification' (the process of making something visually attractive) with 'beatification' (a formal act in the Catholic Church declaring that a deceased person is in a state of bliss).

• Rhymes for beautification

• Nearby Words

beaut
beauteous
beautician
beautification
beautifier
beautiful
beautifully

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'beautify' and the noun-forming suffix '-fication', ultimately tracing back to Old French 'beaute' and Latin 'bellus' (pretty, handsome).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beautification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beautification
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