Sprucing Meaning in English
word · lemma: spruce
ˈspɹusɪŋ
SPROOS-ing
spɹˈuːsɪŋ
sPROOS-ing
Definition
Making something or someone look neater, cleaner, or more attractive, often by cleaning, organizing, or decorating.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'up' as in 'sprucing up'. Informal and usually relates to cleaning, organizing, or dressing up a place, person, or thing. Not used for major renovations—more for small improvements. Common mistake: don't use for repairing or fixing seriously damaged items.
Spanish: arreglando - arreglando (apariencia)Portuguese (BR): arrumando - embelezandoPortuguese (PT): a arranjar - embelezarChinese (Simplified): 打扮 - 整理Chinese (Traditional): 打扮 - 整理Hindi: सजाना - संवारनाArabic: تزيين - ترتيبBengali: শোভাযুক্ত করা - সুন্দর করে সাজানোRussian: приукрашивать - приводить в порядокJapanese: きれいにする - おしゃれにするVietnamese: chỉnh trang - làm gọn gàngKorean: 단장하다 - 꾸미다Turkish: güzelleştirmek - düzenlemekUrdu: سنوارنا - سجاناIndonesian: merapikan - mempercantik
Example Sentences
She is sprucing the living room for the guests.
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He spent the morning sprucing his car.
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I am sprucing my outfit for the party tonight.
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We were busy sprucing up the yard before the barbecue.
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She’s really been sprucing herself lately for her new job.
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The company has been sprucing its image to attract new clients.
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