verb
- making or becoming smarter in appearance; improving one’s dress or grooming
Usage: present participle of ‘smarten’
Examples
- She was smartening up her outfit before the interview.
- The new paint job is really smartening the appearance of the house.
- He spent time smartening his hair before the date.
- The company is smartening its image with a new logo.
- They’re smartening up the storefront to attract more customers.
- She’s smartening her wardrobe for her new job.