ALL meanings of prettiness
pret·ty
P p - 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
- adjective prettiness Archaic or Scot.. brave; hardy. 1
- noun plural prettiness Usually, pretties. pretty ornaments, clothes, etc. 1
- noun plural prettiness a pretty person: Sit down, my pretty. 1
- adverb prettiness fairly or moderately: Her work was pretty good. 1
- adverb prettiness quite; very: The wind blew pretty hard. 1
- adverb prettiness Informal. prettily. 1
- verb with object prettiness to make pretty; improve the appearance of (sometimes followed by up): to pretty oneself for a party; to pretty up a room. 1
- idioms prettiness sitting pretty, Informal. in an advantageous position. well-to-do; successful. 1