1. to make small improvements to one’s appearance; to dress up or groom oneself carefully
Usage: somewhat formal or literary
2. to make minor decorative improvements or touch-ups to something
Usage: often used with objects or spaces

Examples

• She spent an hour titivating herself before the party.
• He titivated his appearance in the mirror before the interview.
• The homeowner titivated the garden with new flowers and decorations.
• They titivated the old furniture with fresh paint and new hardware.
• She was titivating her hair when the doorbell rang.
• The shop owner titivated the window display for the holiday season.