verb
- converts poetry or verse into prose; rewrites in a prose style
- makes something dull, ordinary, or lacking in imagination or beauty
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'prosify'
Usage: figurative use; third person singular present tense of 'prosify'
Examples
- The translator prosifies the ancient epic, turning its verse into readable narrative prose.
- He prosifies the romantic language of the original poem into plain, straightforward sentences.
- The film adaptation prosifies the magical elements of the novel, making them feel more realistic.
- Critics argue that the new edition prosifies Shakespeare's eloquent dialogue.
- She prosifies her grandmother's poetic letters by rewriting them in modern, everyday language.