1. to make something Oriental in character, style, or appearance; to adopt or imitate Oriental features or aesthetics
Usage: present participle of orientalize; often used in art history and cultural studies
2. to turn toward or face the east; to orient
Usage: archaic or rare usage

1. characterized by or showing the process of making something Oriental in style or character
Usage: used to describe art, design, or cultural practices influenced by or imitating Oriental elements

Examples

• The 19th-century painters were orientalizing their compositions with exotic fabrics and architectural elements.
• The designer's orientalizing approach incorporated traditional Asian motifs into modern furniture.
• Critics argued that the museum's orientalizing display perpetuated stereotypes about Eastern cultures.
• The architect was orientalizing the building's facade with decorative arches and intricate tilework.
• Scholars study how European artists were orientalizing their work during the colonial period.
• The fashion collection featured orientalizing patterns inspired by Persian and Indian textiles.