Prettify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prettify is a verb meaning (transitive) To make pretty or prettier, to make more attractive, especially only in a superficial way.
Meaning
(transitive) To make pretty or prettier, to make more attractive, especially only in a superficial way.
More Meanings
- (programming, transitive) Synonym of pretty-print.
Example Sentences
Old-fashioned bosses see their role as prettifying the office and forming a pool of potential marriage partners for male employees.
Word Forms
- prettifies
- prettifying
- prettified
Synonyms for prettify
Depending on context, synonyms include beautify, pretty-print, embellish.
Antonyms for prettify
Common opposites include minify, uglify.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beautify, embellish, glorify, preen, whitewash, pretty.
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