It is common in informal speech and writing but is neither rare nor wrong in serious discourse. Pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness. See examples of pretty used in a sentence. We can use pretty as an adverb, before an adjective or another adverb, meaning ‘quite, but not extremely’ … 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. Find 447 different ways to say pretty, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at thesaurus.com. If you describe someone as pretty, you mean that they are attractive She's a very charming and very pretty girl. Pretty (comparative prettier, superlative prettiest) pleasant to the sight or other senses
[from 15th c.] coordinate term, near synonym quotations coordinate term There are 20 meanings listed in oed's entry for the word pretty, four of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Some common synonyms of pretty are beautiful, comely, fair, handsome, and lovely While all these words mean exciting sensuous or aesthetic pleasure, pretty often applies to superficial or insubstantial attractiveness. Michelle, owner of pretty on premises and parlor ellevin has been in the industry for about two decades
She takes pride in mentoring and training aspiring artists, nurturing their talents and fostering their personal growth.
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