Pretty

/ˈprɪti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
having a pleasant or agreeable appearance; pleasing.
The garden was filled with pretty flowers.
adverb
to a moderate extent; fairly.
The movie was pretty good, much better than I expected.
somewhat; rather.
It's pretty warm outside for this time of year.

Etymology

Middle English 'prettie', of uncertain origin, possibly from 'prætig', meaning 'cunning' or 'sly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pretty good
Fairly good; acceptable.
pretty please
A polite or humorous way to ask for something emphatically.
pretty much
Almost; nearly.

Related Words

prettiness
The quality of being pretty.
prettify
To make something pretty.

Slang Meanings

Used as an intensifier to describe something in a positive light.
It's pretty lit out here!
An informal way to express approval or appreciation.
That movie was pretty dope!