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- Dictionarypretty/ˈprɪti/
adjective
- 1. (of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful: "a pretty little girl with an engaging grin"
- 2. used ironically to express annoyance or displeasure: informal "he led me a pretty dance"
adverb
- 1. to a moderately high degree; fairly: informal "he looked pretty fit for his age"
noun
- 1. an attractive thing, especially a trinket: informal "he buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings"
verb
- 1. make pretty or attractive: "she'll be all prettied up and ready to go in an hour"
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PRETTY definition: 1. quite, but not extremely: 2. almost: 3. pleasant to look at, or (especially of girls or women…. Learn more.
pretty: [adverb] in some degree : moderately. quite, mainly.
13 meanings: 1. pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way 2. dainty, neat, or charming 3. commendable; good of its.... Click for more definitions.
Use the word pretty to describe something with a delicate and pleasant appearance. Something that’s pretty is less powerful and intimidating than something that’s beautiful, the way a pretty floral raincoat is less intimidating than a beautiful film star.
Define pretty. pretty synonyms, pretty pronunciation, pretty translation, English dictionary definition of pretty. adj. pret·ti·er , pret·ti·est 1. Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way.
Pretty definition: Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way. Pleasing or attractive in a dainty, delicate, or graceful way rather than through striking beauty, elegance, grandeur, or stateliness.
PRETTY definition: 1. quite, but not extremely: 2. almost: 3. If a woman or girl is pretty, she is attractive: . Learn more.