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pretty

The word “pretty” has 2 syllables: pret-ty

It's pronounced as /ˈprɪti/

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In the thesaurus, “pretty” has 260 synonyms and 179 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pretty along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pretty

Antonyms for pretty

Meanings of pretty

  • noun
    1. A pretty person; a term of address to a pretty person.
    2. Something that is pretty.
  • verb
    1. To make pretty; to beautify.
  • adjective
    1. Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children, but less strikingly than something beautiful.
    2. Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing.
    3. Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance; see petty.
    4. Cunning; clever, skilful.
    5. Moderately large; considerable.
    6. Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.).
    7. Awkward, unpleasant.
  • adverb
    1. Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.
    2. Prettily, in a pretty manner.

Example Sentences

  • The garden looks pretty in the morning sunlight.
  • She wore a pretty dress to the party.
  • The view from the hill is pretty amazing.
  • He did a pretty good job on the project.
  • The small café has a pretty atmosphere.

On this page you'll find 439 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pretty, such as: Junoesque, a bit, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, abhorrent.

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