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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.
pret· ty ˈpri-tē ˈpər- also ˈpru̇- prettier; prettiest. Synonyms of pretty. 1. a. : artful, clever. b. : pat, apt. 2. a. : pleasing by delicacy or grace. b. : having conventionally accepted elements of beauty. c. : appearing or sounding pleasant or nice but lacking strength, force, manliness, purpose, or intensity.
If you describe someone as pretty, you mean that they are attractive. She is a shy, pretty girl with enormous blue eyes. American English : pretty / ˈprɪti /
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.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the adjective pretty, which can describe something as pleasing, attractive, clever, or bad. Also find out how to use pretty as an adverb, noun, or verb.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pretty as an adjective, adverb, noun, and idiom. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for pretty.
PRETTY definition: 1. quite, but not extremely: 2. almost: 3. If a woman or girl is pretty, she is attractive: . Learn more.
