Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word PRETTY

PRETTY

Definitions of PRETTY

Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.
A pretty person; a term of address to a pretty person.
Something that is pretty.
To make pretty; to beautify
(UK, sometimes, derogatory) Effeminate.
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. [from 15th c.]
Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing. [from 15th c.]
(oftenpejorative) Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance; see petty. [from 15th c.]
Cunning; clever, skilful. [from 9th c.]
(dated) Moderately large; considerable. [from 15th c.]
(dated) Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.). [from 16th c.]
(ironic) Awkward, unpleasant. [from 16th c.]
(dialect) Prettily, in a pretty manner.
A surname.
Alternative form of Preeti.; A Sanskrit given name from Sanskrit