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Definition of prettify

prettify

/ˈprɪt.ɪ.faɪ/
pret · ti · fy
Adverb:prettily
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Adjective:pretty
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Past Simple:prettified
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Past Participle:prettified
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Present Participle:prettifying
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prettify Lexical Profile

prettify Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To make something appear superficially attractive, charming, or neat, often to conceal underlying flaws or unpleasant realities.

Example

"The film was criticized for attempting to prettify the harsh living conditions of the era."

2

To format source code, markup, or structured data by adding consistent indentation, spacing, and line breaks so that it is easier for humans to read (in computing).

Example

"Before committing the changes, she ran a script to prettify the messy JSON file."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'beautify', which carries a neutral or positive tone, 'prettify' often implies making something superficially attractive in a way that masks flaws or lacks genuine substance.

• Nearby Words

pretreatment
pretrial
prettifier
prettify
prettily
prettiness
pretty

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prettify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prettify
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