prettify

English

Etymology

From pretty + -fy.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/

Verb

prettify (third-person singular simple present prettifies, present participle prettifying, simple past and past participle prettified)

  1. To make pretty or prettier, to make more attractive, especially only in a superficial way. [from 17th c.]
    • 2011 November 5, “Land of the wasted talent”, in The Economist:
      Old-fashioned bosses see their role as prettifying the office and forming a pool of potential marriage partners for male employees.
  2. (computing) Synonym of pretty-print
    Synonym: beautify
    Antonyms: minify, uglify

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