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pretty
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
prettiest
Comparative
prettier
gradable
Examples
She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit.
02
unfortunate, troublesome, or undesirable in situation or condition, used ironically
Examples
You 've gotten yourself into a pretty mess this time.
03
considerably large or significant in size, degree, or amount
Examples
That was a pretty penny to spend on a handbag.
04
clever, skilled, or artfully executed
Old use
Examples
That was a pretty move she used to win the match.
pretty
01
to a degree that is high but not very high
Informal
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverb of degree
Examples
The movie was pretty good, though the ending felt rushed.
02
in a delicate or attractive fashion
Old use
Examples
She danced pretty, drawing everyone's admiration.
Pretty
01
a pleasing trinket or accessory often bought for show or delight, rather than function
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
pretties
Examples
She arranged her collection of pretties on the vanity table.
to pretty
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
pretty
3rd person singular
pretties
Past simple
prettied
Past participle
prettied
Examples
She pretties the garden every spring with colorful flowerbeds and hanging baskets.
Lexical Tree
prettily
prettiness
unpretty
pretty
prett
