prettify
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for prettify, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something look nicer, often only on the surface.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make something look nicer, often only on the surface.
“Old-fashioned bosses see their role as prettifying the office and forming a pool of potential marriage partners for male employees.”
Etymology
Formed from pretty and -fy.
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