uglifyEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishuglify /ˈʌɡlɪfʌɪ / ▸ verb ( uglifies, uglifying, uglified) [with object] cause to appear ugly or unattractive: builders continue to uglify cities with soulless modern office monstrosities. – DERIVATIVES uglification /ˌʌɡlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn / noun