Antonyms for prettify


Grammar : Verb
Spell : prit-uh-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɪt əˌfaɪ


Definition of prettify

Origin :
  • 1836, from pretty (adj.) + -fy. Related: Prettified; prettifying.
  • As in ornament : verb decorate
  • As in palliate : verb gloss over; cover up
  • As in preen : verb admire and clean oneself
  • As in beautify : verb make more physically attractive
  • As in deck : verb put on clothing, usually nice
  • As in dress up : verb put on one's best clothes
Example sentences :
  • It is not the function of the biographer any more than it is that of a dentist to prettify his subject.
  • Extract from : « The Art of Letters » by Robert Lynd
  • "Let no one think that they can force me to prettify my types," he said.
  • Extract from : « Jean Francois Millet » by Estelle M. Hurll
  • There is no need to prettify the record; the record, as it stands, in all its crude natural colors, is good enough.
  • Extract from : « Proclaim Liberty! » by Gilbert Seldes
  • I must send him a little box at Christmas,—some little things to trim up his new house and prettify it.
  • Extract from : « Hildegarde's Harvest » by Laura E. Richards

Synonyms for prettify

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