1. past tense of estheticize; to make something aesthetic or to treat something primarily from an aesthetic perspective rather than a practical or moral one
Usage: often used in critical or academic contexts; can imply a reduction of complex issues to mere appearance or style

Examples

• The designer estheticized the industrial warehouse, transforming it into a trendy gallery space.
• Critics argued that the film estheticized violence rather than examining its real consequences.
• She estheticized her apartment with carefully curated artwork and minimalist furniture.
• The museum estheticized historical artifacts, sometimes obscuring their original cultural context.
• Modern advertising has estheticized consumption, making shopping feel like an art form.
• The architect estheticized the functional building into an iconic landmark.