prettiness
prettiness

pretty


Definition: Meaning of, pretty in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɪti /

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pretty prettier prettiest
[+ adjective/adverb] [spoken]
  1. fairly or more than a little
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  2. very
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  3. pretty well/much almost completely
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  4. pretty nearly also pretty near American English almost
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pretty prettier prettiest
  1. a woman or child who is pretty has a nice, attractive face
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  2. something that is pretty is pleasant to look at or listen to but is not impressive
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  3. not a pretty sight very unpleasant to look at - sometimes used humorously
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  4. not just a pretty face spoken used humorously to say that someone is intelligent, when people think this is surprising
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  5. come to a pretty pass old-fashioned used to say that a very bad situation has developed
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  6. cost a pretty penny old-fashioned to cost a lot of money
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  7. pretty as a picture old-fashioned very pretty
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pretty used in phrases

  • pretty much (adverb)
    1. to some degree
  • pretty up (verb)
    1. use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.
  • pretty-pretty (adjective)
    1. ostentatiously or inappropriately pretty
  • sit pretty (verb)
    1. stay in a good or advantageous situation
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