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pretty
UK
/ˈprɪti/
US
/ˈprɪti/
prettier
Comp.
prettiest
Super.
UK
/ˈprɪti/
US
/ˈprɪti/
Translations
She wore a pretty dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.
Elle portait une jolie robe qui a attiré l'attention de tout le monde à la soirée.
Additional translations
Definitions
The garden was filled with pretty flowers that swayed gently in the breeze.
She wore a pretty dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.
UK
/ˈprɪti/
US
/ˈprɪti/
Intensifier meaning ‘fairly’ or ‘moderately’; not usually gradable
Translations
The exam was pretty difficult, but I managed to pass.
L'examen était assez difficile, mais j'ai réussi à le réussir.
Definitions
The exam was pretty difficult, but I managed to pass.
Synonyms
pretties
pl
Usually singular or plural ‘pretties’; denotes an attractive person or thing (informal/dated)
Translations
She's not just a pretty; she's talented too.
Ce n'est pas seulement une beauté ; elle est aussi talentueuse.
Additional translations
Definitions
She's not just a pretty; she's talented too.
She spent the afternoon shopping for pretties at the boutique.
prettied
Past Simple
prettied
Past Participle
prettying
Gerund
Usually with particle ‘up’: to make something more attractive
Translations
They prettied up the old house before putting it on the market.
Ils ont embelli la vieille maison avant de la mettre en vente.
Definitions
They prettied up the old house before putting it on the market.