ALL meanings of pretty
pret·ty
P p - adjective pretty pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face. 1
- adjective pretty (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, especially without grandeur. 1
- adjective pretty pleasing to the ear: a pretty tune. 1
- adjective pretty pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste: He writes pretty little stories. 1
- adjective pretty (often used ironically) fine; grand: This is a pretty mess! 1
- adjective pretty Informal. considerable; fairly great: This accident will cost him a pretty sum. 1
- adjective pretty Archaic or Scot.. brave; hardy. 1
- noun plural pretty Usually, pretties. pretty ornaments, clothes, etc. 1
- noun plural pretty a pretty person: Sit down, my pretty. 1
- adverb pretty fairly or moderately: Her work was pretty good. 1
- adverb pretty quite; very: The wind blew pretty hard. 1
- adverb pretty Informal. prettily. 1
- verb with object pretty to make pretty; improve the appearance of (sometimes followed by up): to pretty oneself for a party; to pretty up a room. 1
- idioms pretty sitting pretty, Informal. in an advantageous position. well-to-do; successful. 1
- adjective pretty sb: beautiful 1
- adjective pretty thing: attractive 1
- adverb pretty moderately 1
- adjective pretty sth said: beautiful 1
- adjective pretty ironic: grand! 1
- adjective pretty If you describe someone, especially a girl, as pretty, you mean that they look nice and are attractive in a delicate way. 0
- adjective pretty A place or a thing that is pretty is attractive and pleasant, in a charming but not particularly unusual way. 0
- adverb pretty You can use pretty before an adjective or adverb to mean 'quite' or 'rather'. 0
- adjective pretty pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way 0
- adjective pretty dainty, neat, or charming 0
- adjective pretty commendable; good of its kind 0
- adjective pretty excellent, grand, or fine 0
- adjective pretty lacking in masculinity; effeminate; foppish 0
- adjective pretty vigorous or brave 0
- noun pretty a pretty person or thing 0
- adverb pretty fairly or moderately; somewhat 0
- adverb pretty quite or very 0
- verb pretty to make pretty; adorn 0
- adjective pretty pleasing or attractive in a dainty, delicate, or graceful way rather than through striking beauty, elegance, grandeur, or stateliness 0
- adjective pretty fine; good; nice 0
- adjective pretty adroit; skillful 0
- adjective pretty elegant 0
- adjective pretty brave; bold; gallant 0
- adjective pretty considerable; quite large 0
- adverb pretty fairly; somewhat [pretty sure] 0
- abbreviation PRETTY prettily 0
- verb transitive pretty to make pretty 0