prettying up
Adding cosmetic touches
Prettying up is making something more attractive, often superficially.
You might pretty up a room before guests arrive or pretty up a résumé with better formatting.
The phrase can be dismissive, suggesting cosmetic changes that don't address deeper problems: They're just prettying up the numbers to impress investors.
- face liftCosmetic surgery for aging
- glamorousAlluringly stylish and exciting
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- embellishingAdding decorative details
- festooningDecorating with draped ornaments
makeup · hairstyling · accessorizing · upholstering · polishing · manicuring · decorating · ornamenting · window dressing · landscaping · curb appeal · skincare · arranging · doing up · painting · crafting · designing · dressing up
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Making less attractive
defacing · marring · disfiguring · vandalizing · ruining
prettying upfixing
Restoring proper function
overhauling · rebuilding · renovating · restoring · repairing
prettying upstripping down
Removing clothing or components
simplifying · decluttering · minimizing · laying bare · exposing
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