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- PRETTY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Pretty is used to tone down a statement and is in wide use across the whole spectrum of English It is common in informal speech and writing but is neither rare nor wrong in serious discourse
- PRETTY Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Pretty definition: pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness See examples of PRETTY used in a sentence
- PRETTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
We can use pretty as an adverb, before an adjective or another adverb, meaning ‘quite, but not extremely’ It is informal: … That's a pretty hat you're wearing The sofa was covered in very pretty flowery material She's got such a pretty daughter She looked pretty in a simple cotton dress
- Pretty - definition of pretty by The Free Dictionary
1 To a fair degree; moderately: a pretty good student 2 In a pretty manner; prettily or pleasingly
- pretty - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
When particularly stressed, the adverb pretty serves almost to diminish the adjective or adverb that it modifies, by emphasizing that there are greater levels of intensity
- Pretty - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
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
- pretty - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
The qualifying adverb pretty, meaning "fairly or moderately'' has been in general use since the late 16th century Although most common in informal speech and writing, it is far from restricted to them, and often is less stilted than alternatives such as relatively, moderately, and quite
- American Heritage Dictionary Entry: pretty
1 To a fair degree; moderately: a pretty good student 2 In a pretty manner; prettily or pleasingly
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