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Definition of Prettify
1. Verb. Make more beautiful.
Exact synonyms: Beautify, Embellish, Fancify
Specialized synonyms: Groom, Neaten, Curry, Dress, Groom, Dress Up, Window-dress, Slick Up, Smarten Up, Spiff Up, Spruce, Spruce Up, Titivate, Tittivate, Polish, Shine, Smooth, Smoothen, Become, Suit
Generic synonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Better, Improve, Meliorate
Derivative terms: Beautification, Beauty
Antonyms: Uglify
Specialized synonyms: Groom, Neaten, Curry, Dress, Groom, Dress Up, Window-dress, Slick Up, Smarten Up, Spiff Up, Spruce, Spruce Up, Titivate, Tittivate, Polish, Shine, Smooth, Smoothen, Become, Suit
Generic synonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Better, Improve, Meliorate
Derivative terms: Beautification, Beauty
Antonyms: Uglify
Definition of Prettify
1. Verb. To make pretty or prettier, to make more attractive, especially only in a superficial way. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prettify
1. to make pretty [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES] - See also: pretty
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prettify
Literary usage of Prettify
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1915)
"Yet the book does not exist to relate three idyllic loves, to prettify passion.
In each episode there are terrific storms, tragic defeats. ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"Antonyms: see UGLY, ABOMINABLE. beautify, vt become (contextual), adorn, grace;
spec, prettify; see ORNAMENT. Antonyms: see DEFACE. beauty, n. ..."
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