Archaize (Verb)
Meaning
Give an archaic appearance of character to; "archaized craftwork".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The old town was intentionally archaized to resemble a medieval settlement for the film's setting.
- The artist spent years mastering techniques to archaize her paintings and give them a nostalgic feel.
- In an attempt to make the building look historic, the architect tried to archaize its façade with ornate carvings.
- The novelist's use of outdated language helped to archaize the characters and transport them to another era.
- To give the jewelry an antique look, the craftsman used techniques that would archaize its metalwork.