Prettifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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prettifying

 

[ ˈprɛtɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

design enhancement

Prettifying refers to the process of making something more attractive or aesthetically pleasing. This can apply to various contexts, such as design, programming, or any creative work where visual appeal is enhanced.

Synonyms

beautifying, decorating, enhancing, improving

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours prettifying her presentation slides.
  • The designer focused on prettifying the user interface.
  • They are working on prettifying the garden with flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "prettifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezar

🇮🇳 सुंदर बनाना

🇩🇪 verschönern

🇮🇩 mempercantik

🇺🇦 прикрашання

🇵🇱 upiększanie

🇯🇵 美化する

🇫🇷 embellir

🇪🇸 embellecer

🇹🇷 güzelleştirmek

🇰🇷 아름답게 꾸미다

🇸🇦 تجميل

🇨🇿 zkrášlit

🇸🇰 skrášľovať

🇨🇳 美化

🇸🇮 olepševati

🇮🇸 fegra

🇰🇿 сәндеу

🇬🇪 გალამაზება

🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirmək

🇲🇽 embellecer

Etymology

The word 'prettifying' is derived from the adjective 'pretty,' which originates from the Middle English word 'priti,' meaning 'trick or cunning.' Its usage evolved to imply attractiveness or charm, often relating to something delicate or pleasing to the eye. The process of making something pretty or visually appealing took shape with the addition of the suffix '-fy,' which means 'to make' or 'to cause to be.' This results in 'prettify' being used to denote the action of enhancing beauty or attractiveness. Over time, it has been widely adopted in various fields, including fashion, design, and digital interfaces, creating a culture where aesthetic considerations play a significant role in the creation and presentation of objects, environments, and information.