English · Word Candidate

pretty

/ˈpɹɪt.i/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: prettier · prettiest · pretties · prettying

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dễ chịu về mắt hoặc các giác quan khác, hấp dẫn

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Adjective

Examples

Having brought it to a close, he took his way to the Kursaal. The great German watering-place is one of the prettiest nooks in Europe, and of a summer evening in the gaming days, five-and-twenty years ago, it was one of the most brilliant scenes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đẹp, thu hút

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Adjective

Examples

Some fans may have mistaken the album’s floatiness for aimlessness, but Mr. Mercer’s songs have never been sneakier, or prettier.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đ相当, khá, rất

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Adverb

Examples

They are proud, and vveare their hayre pretty long, and about their criſpes vvreath a valuable Shaſh or Tulipant; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Prettily, in a pretty manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách đẹp, hấp dẫn

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Adverb

Examples

'The boy sings pretty, don't he, Master Marner?'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pretty” mean?

Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.

Is “pretty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.