Definitions for pretties

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pretties pret·ty

Spelling: [prit-ee]

IPA: /ˈprɪt i/

Pretties is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 262 anagrams from letters in pretties (eeiprstt).

Definitions for pretties

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 pretties

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 pretties

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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