pretty

//ˈprɪti//
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Adjective

prettierComparative
prettiestSuperlative
1

Pleasing or attractive to the eye, especially in a delicate or graceful way.

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

2

Pleasant or satisfactory in a general sense.

Things are looking pretty good for us right now.

3

Used ironically to describe something unpleasant or unfortunate.

Well, that's a pretty mess you've gotten us into.

Adverb

prettierComparative
prettiestSuperlative
1

To a moderately high degree; fairly or quite.

The test was pretty difficult.

Noun

1

An attractive person, especially a woman or girl.

She's quite a pretty, isn't she?

Verb

1

To make pretty or attractive; to embellish or decorate.

She prettied up the room with fresh flowers.