Meaning & Definition of word "Pretty"

Pretty

/ˈprɪti/

adjective:

  • 1. attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
    • Example: She wore a pretty dress to the party.
  • 2. having a pleasant or agreeable appearance; pleasing.
    • Example: The garden was filled with pretty flowers.

adverb:

  • 1. to a moderate extent; fairly.
    • Example: The movie was pretty good, much better than I expected.
  • 2. somewhat; rather.
    • Example: 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 of pretty

Meaning: Used as an intensifier to describe something in a positive light.

Example Sentence: It's pretty lit out here!

Meaning: An informal way to express approval or appreciation.

Example Sentence: That movie was pretty dope!