verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

exoticize, exoticise, exoticize, orientalize

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Example Sentences

Example:The painter often exoticizes scenes from the Orient, adding characters in silk robes and bringing in jasmine and bamboo covered pavilions.

Definition:To make something more pleasing or interesting by suggesting an origin in a distant or seemingly strange place, often through exoticism or foreign elements.

From exoticize

Example:The British author exoticises the unknown lands of the Orient in his descriptions of the setting.

Definition:To make something more pleasing or interesting by suggesting an origin in a distant or seemingly strange place, often through exoticism or foreign elements. Note: This is a British English spelling.

From exoticise

Example:The fashion house exoticizes its latest collection by featuring vibrant patterns and incorporating elements of Middle Eastern culture.

Definition:To make something more pleasing or interesting by suggesting an origin in a distant or seemingly strange place, often through exoticism or foreign elements.

From exoticize

Example:The newfound trend in interior design is to orientalize traditional decor with silk drapes and dragon motifs.

Definition:To make something more eastern in style, especially in decoration or design, often as a form of exoticism or to evoke an impression of the East. It can refer to the use of motifs, colors, or styles associated with eastern cultures. Note: This is the same word as the original definition but used here for synonyms context.

From orientalize