Prettify: meaning, definitions and examples

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prettify

 

[ ˈprɛtɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make attractive

To prettify means to make something look more attractive or appealing, often by enhancing its appearance through embellishments or improvements. This can apply to physical objects, digital interfaces, or even concepts.

Synonyms

beautify, decorated, enhance, improve

Examples of usage

  • She decided to prettify her garden with colorful flowers.
  • The designer will prettify the website by adding vibrant images.
  • He tried to prettify his speech with fancy words.
  • They want to prettify the old building before the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "prettify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezar

🇮🇳 सुंदर बनाना

🇩🇪 verschönern

🇮🇩 mempercantik

🇺🇦 прикрашати

🇵🇱 upiększać

🇯🇵 美しくする

🇫🇷 embellir

🇪🇸 embellecer

🇹🇷 güzel hale getirmek

🇰🇷 아름답게 하다

🇸🇦 تجميل

🇨🇿 zkrášlit

🇸🇰 zkrášliť

🇨🇳 美化

🇸🇮 olepšati

🇮🇸 fagur

🇰🇿 көркемдеу

🇬🇪 მოყვედრება

🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirmək

🇲🇽 embellecer

Etymology

The word 'prettify' is derived from the adjective 'pretty,' which comes from the Middle English 'pretty' meaning 'crafty, sly' and later evolved to mean 'pleasantly attractive' in the 15th century. The suffix '-fy,' from the Latin 'facere' meaning 'to make,' is commonly used in English to form verbs indicating the action of making something. The combination into 'prettify' started to become popular in the early 20th century, reflecting a growing cultural emphasis on aesthetics and the importance of visual appeal in various aspects of life, from home decor to personal grooming.