Pretty (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing; "pretty girl"; "pretty song"; "pretty room".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The pretty flowers in the garden added a touch of elegance to the wedding ceremony.
• She was a pretty girl with a bright smile and sparkling eyes.
• The singer's pretty song captured the audience's hearts with its soothing melody.
• The hotel room was a pretty sight with its pastel colors and soft lighting.
• The pretty village nestled in the valley was a popular destination for tourists.

Related Words

• Prettiness (noun)

Meaning ²

(used ironically) unexpectedly bad; "a pretty mess"; "a pretty kettle of fish".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The party was a pretty disaster, with the cake collapsing and the music not working.
• The politician's scandal was a pretty mess, with several high-ranking officials implicated.
• The company's financial troubles were a pretty kettle of fish, with debts mounting and investors fleeing.
• The new policy was a pretty nightmare, causing widespread confusion and disruption.
• The aftermath of the hurricane was a pretty sight, with debris scattered everywhere and power lines down.