1. to make something Oriental in character, style, or appearance; to adopt or imitate Oriental features or aesthetics
Usage: British spelling variant of 'orientalizing'; often used in art history and cultural criticism
2. to represent or portray something in a way that reflects Western stereotypes or romanticized views of the Orient
Usage: often used critically in postcolonial studies; associated with Edward Said's concept of Orientalism

1. characterized by or involving the process of making something Oriental in style or adopting Oriental characteristics
Usage: used as a present participle adjective

Examples

• The designer was orientalising the collection by incorporating silk patterns and traditional motifs.
• Victorian artists were often criticised for orientalising Eastern cultures in their paintings.
• The orientalising aesthetic of the interior design drew inspiration from Persian and Indian art.
• Scholars debate whether the museum's orientalising approach perpetuates outdated stereotypes.
• The architect's orientalising style blended Western modernism with Eastern decorative elements.
• Critics argue that orientalising non-Western cultures can reinforce colonial power dynamics.