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. to make pretty [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES] - See also: pretty
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Prettify
Literary usage of Prettify
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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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