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Definition of Pretty
1. Adverb. To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. "He is fairly clever with computers"
Antonyms: Immoderately, Unreasonably
Partainyms: Moderate, Reasonable
2. Adjective. Pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing. "Pretty room"
3. Adjective. (used ironically) unexpectedly bad. "A pretty kettle of fish"
Definition of Pretty
1. a. Pleasing by delicacy or grace; attracting, but not striking or impressing; of a pleasing and attractive form a color; having slight or diminutive beauty; neat or elegant without elevation or grandeur; pleasingly, but not grandly, conceived or expressed; as, a pretty face; a pretty flower; a pretty poem.
2. adv. In some degree; moderately; considerably; rather; almost; -- less emphatic than very; as, I am pretty sure of the fact; pretty cold weather.
Definition of Pretty
1. Adjective. Cunning; clever, skilful. (defdate from 9th c.) ¹
2. Adjective. Pleasant in sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
3. Adjective. Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
4. Adjective. (context: often pejorative) Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
5. Adjective. (dated) Moderately large; considerable. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
6. Adjective. (dated) Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.). (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
7. Adjective. (context: ironic) Awkward, unpleasant. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
8. Adverb. Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very. ¹
9. Noun. Something that is pretty. ¹
10. Verb. To make pretty; to beautify ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pretty
1. pleasing to the eye [adj -TIER, -TIEST] : PRETTILY [adv] / to make pretty [v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES] - See also: pretty
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pretty
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