verb
prettify
Prettify (verb) means to make something look nicer, often only on the surface.
verb
1
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."
— , Land of the wasted talent (2011)
2
Synonym of pretty-print.
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Etymology
Formed from pretty and -fy.
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What is the meaning of prettify?
"prettify" (verb) means to make something look nicer, often only on the surface.
What is another word for prettify?
Other words for "prettify" include fancify, beautify, embellish.
What is the opposite of prettify?
The opposite of "prettify" is minify.
What are the different meanings of prettify?
"prettify" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make something look nicer, often only on the surface; 2. Synonym of pretty-print.
