Definitions for pretty

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pretty pret·ty

Spelling: [prit-ee]

IPA: /ˈprɪt i/

Pretty is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in pretty (eprtty).

Definitions for pretty

noun

1. Usually, pretties. pretty ornaments, clothes, etc.
2. a pretty person:

Idioms

1. sitting pretty, Informal. in an advantageous position. well-to-do; successful.

adverb

1. fairly or moderately:
2. quite; very:
3. Informal. prettily.

adjective

1. pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness:
2. (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, especially without grandeur.
3. pleasing to the ear:
4. pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste:
5. (often used ironically) fine; grand:
6. Informal. considerable; fairly great:
7. Archaic or Scot.. brave; hardy.

verb (used with object)

1. to make pretty; improve the appearance of (sometimes followed by up):

Origin of pretty

before 1000; Middle English prati(e), pratte, prettie cunning, gallant, fine, handsome, pretty; Old English prættig, prettī cunning, derivative of prǣtt a trick, wile (cognate with Dutch part

Examples for pretty

Early on, the sexual protagonist complains that her Molson-drinking husband is pretty much an incompetent Neanderthal.

You folks been cuttin' a pretty wide swath here in New York.

The clichés about football-obsessed husbands and frustrated wives are pretty heavy-handed.

"That's a pretty good afternoon's work," he said to himself.

"I've got something to do pretty quick," thought Robert, with satisfaction.

I think the response of the French government so far has been pretty appropriate in that regard.

“Jeffrey wanted me to tell you that you looked so pretty,” the female voice said into my disbelieving ear.

Seems to me she did pretty well here; I don't see any kicks due her.

I gotta say—I think this past year was pretty bad for music.

"I've got a pretty good digestion, mother," said Robert, laughing.