Intensifier meaning ‘fairly’ or ‘moderately’; not usually gradable
Definitionen
To a moderately high degree; fairly or quite. The exam was pretty difficult, but I managed to pass.
Synonyme
pretty much
to some extent
a bit
Usually singular or plural ‘pretties’; denotes an attractive person or thing (informal/dated)
Definitionen
An attractive person or thing. She's not just a pretty; she's talented too.
(usually plural) Articles of lingerie or other small attractive items, especially for women. She spent the afternoon shopping for pretties at the boutique.
Usually with particle ‘up’: to make something more attractive
Definitionen
To make (something) attractive or more attractive, often with ‘up’. They prettied up the old house before putting it on the market.
Synonyme
tart up
dress up
gussy up
spruce up