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PRETTY

(adverb, adj.sat, noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Pretty.

How to pronounce pretty:

US

Pretty - as an adverb

To certain extent or degree

Example: "Pretty big"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fairly12jolly15middling13moderately16passably15reasonably15somewhat16

Pretty - as an adjective satellite

Pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

Example: "Pretty girl"

(used ironically) unexpectedly bad

Example: "A pretty mess"

Pretty - as a noun

A pretty person; a term of address to a pretty person.

Something that is pretty.

Example: "We'll stop at the knife store and look at the sharp pretties."

Pretty - as a verb

To make pretty; to beautify

Pretty - as an adjective

Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children, but less strikingly than something beautiful.

Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing.

Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance; see petty.

Cunning; clever, skilful.

Moderately large; considerable.

Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.).

Awkward, unpleasant.

Example Sentences

"She is wearing a pretty dress."
"The sun set over the pretty horizon."
"The cake was decorated with pretty flowers."
"The town has a few pretty buildings."
"He gave her a pretty necklace as a gift."
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Word Game Points

Is PRETTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRETTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PRETTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRETTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PRETTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRETTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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