mangonize means to make (something) appear more attractive or appealing. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.
Why “mangonize” is a great word
MANGONIZE — [Verb] To enhance the superficial appeal of an object, especially for sale, with a connotation of deceptive presentation. From Latin mangōnizō ("to adorn wares for sale"), from mangō ("dealer who adorns his wares to make them look more valuable") + -izō ("-ize"). Unlike refurbish, which implies substantive repair, or embellish, which can be a neutral artistic act, to mangonize is to apply a veneer of allure specifically to obscure a deficit in quality. It is the fresh coat of paint over rotten wood, the scent of fresh-baked cookies masking a foundation crack, the perfect apple placed atop a basket of bruised fruit—the small, transactional alchemy that trades integrity for the fleeting gleam of a sale.
verb
- To make (something) appear more attractive or appealing.“[Y]our Mercuriall wit hath mangonized a Gigantean fury with an humble hue.”