uglify

/'ʌglifai/

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Word: Uglify

Definition:
The verb "uglify" means to make something ugly or less attractive. When you uglify something, you change it in a way that makes it look bad or unappealing.

Usage Instructions:

• Form: "Uglify" is a verb, so it is used to describe an action.
• Tense: You can use it in different tenses, like:
  • Present: uglify (I uglify)
  • Past: uglified (I uglified)
  • Future: will uglify (I will uglify)

Example Sentences:

1. "They tried to uglify the beautiful park by putting up large billboards."
2. "I don’t want to uglify my room with too many posters; I prefer a clean look."

Advanced Usage:

You can use "uglify" in more complex sentences or contexts, such as: - "The new design choices will uglify the overall aesthetic of the building." - "Critics argued that the changes made to the historic site would uglify its charm."

Word Variants:

• Noun: Uglification (the process of making something ugly)
  • Example: "The uglification of the city was evident after the new construction projects."
• Adjective: Uglified (having been made ugly)
  • Example: "The uglified landscape was a disappointment to nature lovers."

Different Meanings:

"Uglify" primarily has one meaning related to making things unattractive. However, it can also be used metaphorically, for example, to describe actions or behaviors that ruin the reputation or attractiveness of a person or idea.

Synonyms:

• Make ugly
• Deface
• Mar
• Spoil
• Detract from

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "uglify," you can use related phrases to express similar ideas: - "To ruin the look of": "The new paint colors really ruin the look of the house." - "To take away from": "The construction work takes away from the beauty of the neighborhood."

Summary:

"Uglify" is a straightforward verb that means to make something ugly.

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Verb

1. make ugly