Words / A2

PRIT-ee/ˈprɪti/

Pretty is a gentle word for nice to look at: a pretty garden, a pretty dress. Beautiful is stronger; handsome is more often used for men. As an adverb, pretty means “quite”: pretty good, pretty tired. Cute is more informal and often for children or small things.

Meaning

Attractive in a pleasant, not very strong, way.

Examples

• “The village is pretty in spring.”
• “What a pretty view from this window.”
• “I’m pretty sure we met at the wedding.”

Good to know

Adjective: pleasant to look at. Adverb pretty = quite. Stronger: beautiful.

Near in meaning

attractive

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