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prettification

prettification

7.4
Making something look nicer without changing how it really is
  • noun
  • /ˌprɛtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
translation icon : embellecimiento
  • The prettification of the report made it easier to present to stakeholders.

Examples

  • They focused on the prettification of the old building.

  • Some critics argue that prettification of historic buildings can undermine their original character.

  • The city spent millions on the prettification of its parks for the summer festival.

  • The prettification of the park made it more inviting.

  • The city initiated a beautification project that focuses on the prettification of public parks.

  • The prettification of the old building was completed with fresh paint and colorful flowers.

  • Many criticized the prettification of the historic site as it masked its authentic charm.

Synonyms

decoration
vsprettification
39 1.0

Making something look more attractive by adding things like lights or ornaments

also includes other ways to improve appeal, not only adding items
adornment
vsprettification
8 4.2

Something added to make a person or thing look more attractive

is the broader process of making something appealing, not only the items added
beautification
vsprettification
7 4.2

Making a place or thing look nicer

often treats the change as superficial appearance rather than genuine improvement
ornamentation
vsprettification
6 4.9

Details added to make something look more beautiful

focuses on overall attractiveness change rather than just small decorative details
glamorization
vsprettification
  • US
1 7.2

Making something seem more attractive or exciting than it really is

is about making things attractive often superficially rather than adding excitement
aestheticization
vsprettification
  • Formal
1 8.6

Making things look beautiful or like art, often ignoring practical and moral issues

is more about general, often shallow attractiveness rather than artistic focus
romanticization
vsprettification
  • US
1 8.1

Making something look nicer or more special than it really is

is focused on physical or surface attractiveness rather than idealized sentiment
prettification process
vsprettification
6.7

To make something look more attractive using paint, plants or lights

is seen as often superficial rather than neutral
tittivation
vsprettification
9.9

Small changes that make a room or thing look nicer

covers broader, possibly larger changes rather than only small tweaks
souping
vsprettification
  • Jargon
8.4

Making a car or machine stronger and faster

usually focuses on appearance and often on superficial looks rather than function

Antonyms

1 9.1

Making a place or building look less attractive

Compounds

To make something look more attractive using paint, plants or lights

How Attractive

transformation
241 3.7
prettification
7.4
decoration
39 1.0
embellishment
15 5.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

prettification = prettify (transparent) = pretty + ify + ation

Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ation' to the verb 'prettify' (itself 'pretty' + '-ify'), so the meaning is directly the act/process of making something pretty.

Etymology

The word prettification comes from the common word pretty and the ending -ify which means 'to make', like in beautification. So prettification is the act of 'making something pretty', often only on the surface and not changing the real thing.