Adonized

/ˈædənaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Made beautiful or handsome in the manner of Adonis; transformed into an idealized beautiful form.

Etymology

Past participle of adonize; the -ed suffix indicates completion of the action of making something Adonis-like in appearance or quality.

Kelly Says

When something is 'adonized,' it means it's been deliberately made perfect and beautiful—there's an implication it might not have been that way naturally, making the word subtly suggest artificiality or enhancement.

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