prettiness

pret·ty

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prit-ee]
- /ˈprɪt i/
- /ˈprɪ.tɪ.nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prit-ee]
- /ˈprɪt i/

Definitions of prettiness word

adjective prettiness pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face. 1
adjective prettiness (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, especially without grandeur. 1
adjective prettiness pleasing to the ear: a pretty tune. 1
adjective prettiness pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste: He writes pretty little stories. 1
adjective prettiness (often used ironically) fine; grand: This is a pretty mess! 1
adjective prettiness Informal. considerable; fairly great: This accident will cost him a pretty sum. 1

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Origin of prettiness

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

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, pret trick, prank, Old Norse prettr trick, prettugr tricky)

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Parts of speech for Prettiness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prettiness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for prettiness

noun prettiness

adorableness — very attractive or delightful; charming: What an adorable hat!
comeliness — pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair: a comely face.
glamor — the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.
good looks — personal attractiveness or beauty
adorability — the quality of being adorable or highly attractive

All 14 Synonyms of prettiness