英语词汇“pretty”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	pretty
释义	Trends of pretty View usage for: pretty (prɪti) Word forms: comparative prettier, superlative prettiest 1. adjective If you describe someone as pretty, you mean that they are attractive. She's a very charming and very pretty girl. Synonyms: attractive, appealing, beautiful, sweet More Synonyms of pretty prettily (prɪtɪli) adverb She smiled again, prettily. prettiness uncountable noun Her prettiness had been much admired. 2. adjective A place or a thing that is pretty is attractive and pleasant, in a charming but not particularly unusual way. Whitstable is still a very pretty little town. ...comfortable sofas covered in a pretty floral print. Synonyms: pleasant, fine, pleasing, nice More Synonyms of pretty prettily adverb The living-room was prettily decorated. prettiness uncountable noun ...shells of quite unbelievable prettiness. 3. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] You can use pretty before an adjective or adverb to mean 'quite' or 'rather'. [informal] I had a pretty good idea what she was going to do. Pretty soon after my arrival I found lodgings. Synonyms: fairly, rather, quite, kind of [informal] More Synonyms of pretty 4. See pretty much 5. See be sitting pretty 6. not a pretty sight pretty in British English (ˈprɪtɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -tier or -tiest 1. pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way 2. dainty, neat, or charming 3. commendable; good of its kind he replied with a pretty wit 4. informal, often ironic excellent, grand, or fine here's a pretty mess! 5. informal lacking in masculinity; effeminate; foppish 6. Scottish vigorous or brave 7. an archaic word for elegant 8. a pretty penny 9. sitting pretty nounWord forms: plural -ties 10. a pretty person or thing adverb 11. informal fairly or moderately; somewhat 12. informal quite or very verbWord forms: -ties, -tying or -tied 13. (transitive; often foll by up) to make pretty; adorn Derived forms prettily (ˈprettily) adverb prettiness (ˈprettiness) noun Word origin Old English prættig clever; related to Middle Low German prattich obstinate, Dutch prettig glad, Old Norse prettugr cunning pretty in American English (ˈprɪti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈprettier or ˈprettiest 1. pleasing or attractive in a dainty, delicate, or graceful way rather than throughstriking beauty, elegance, grandeur, or stateliness 2. a. fine; good; nice often used ironically a pretty fix b. adroit; skillful a pretty move 3. Archaic elegant 4. Chiefly Scottish brave; bold; gallant 5. Informal considerable; quite large a pretty price adverb 6. fairly; somewhat [pretty sure] sometimes, by hyperbole, quite or very pretty angry 7. Word forms: ˈprettier or ˈprettiest Informal prettily to talk pretty nounWord forms: plural ˈpretties 8. a pretty person or thing verb transitiveWord forms: ˈprettied or ˈprettying 9. to make pretty usually with up SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbeautiful Idioms: sitting pretty Derived forms prettily (ˈprettily) adverb prettiness (ˈprettiness) noun prettyish (ˈprettyish) adjective Word origin ME prati < OE prættig, crafty < prætt, craft, trick More idioms containing pretty sit pretty Examples of 'pretty' in a sentence pretty Not to mention some pretty good shopping. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It brings you back down to earth pretty quickly. The Sun (2016) They wrote to each other football and pretty much anything football made them think about. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Pretty sure that's what clinched it. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Pretty soon, your confidence will soar. Times, Sunday Times (2016) For all its mystical powers, the heart is a pretty simple thing. Smithsonian Mag (2017) It was a pretty bad experience, a couple of us didn't want to play. The Sun (2016) You know what you want and have a pretty good idea of how to get it. The Sun (2015) The prospect of having to do that all over again is pretty unappealing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This dish looks pretty finished with little sprigs of rosemary or rosemary flowers. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We looked pretty comfortable and confident until we went down to ten men. The Sun (2016) They had a few chances but we had them under pretty good control. The Sun (2016) They make pretty stagnant fare as a code of practice for society. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They usually give up pretty quickly after that. The Sun (2013) Things tend to work pretty well as they are. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This status is likely to change pretty soon. Times, Sunday Times (2013) You need to learn that pretty quickly. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This is a pretty new thing for vets to think about. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The cameras are pretty neat and the phone feels and looks great. The Sun (2016) Quite pretty with piercing blue eyes and a turned up nose. Times, Sunday Times (2012) You have a pretty good idea about what you want from life. The Sun (2015) Most are pretty cautious again and this time they could be right. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Choose pretty necklaces with little charms or a sweet bangle which will jingle. The Sun (2012) They are pretty comfortable and have fully equipped kitchens. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They learn fast and the days when foreigners could come and teach them something are pretty much over. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This woman is not especially pretty, but she has something special and you notice her. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It's not an ugly car by any means and nor is it especially pretty. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I am pretty sure he does - from both outside and inside. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I'm pretty sure we need some fat. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In other languages pretty British English: pretty /ˈprɪtɪ/ ADJECTIVE If you describe someone, especially a girl, as pretty, you mean that they look nice and are attractive in a delicate way. She is a shy, pretty girl with enormous blue eyes. American English: pretty Arabic: لَطِيف Brazilian Portuguese: bonito Chinese: 漂亮的 Croatian: ljepuškast Czech: hezký Danish: køn Dutch: knap mooi European Spanish: bonito Finnish: kaunis French: joli German: hübsch Greek: ωραίος Italian: carino Japanese: きれいな Korean: 예쁜 Norwegian: pen Polish: ładny European Portuguese: bonito Romanian: frumos Russian: хорошенький Latin American Spanish: bonito Swedish: söt vacker Thai: สวย Turkish: hoş Ukrainian: гарненький Vietnamese: xinh British English: pretty /ˈprɪtɪ/ ADVERB You can use pretty before an adjective or adverb to mean `quite' or `rather'. I'm pretty good at swimming. American English: pretty Arabic: إِلى حَدٍّ مَعْقُول Brazilian Portuguese: razoavelmente Chinese: 相当 Croatian: prilično Czech: poměrně Danish: ret Dutch: behoorlijk European Spanish: bastante Finnish: melko French: plutôt assez German: ziemlich Greek: αρκετά Italian: abbastanza Japanese: かなり Korean: 상당히 Norwegian: ganske Polish: całkiem European Portuguese: razoavelmente Romanian: destul de Russian: достаточно Latin American Spanish: bastante Swedish: ganska Thai: พอใช้ได้ Turkish: bayağı oldukça Ukrainian: досить Vietnamese: khá All related terms of 'pretty' pretty-pretty excessively or ostentatiously pretty pretty boy if you describe a man as a pretty boy , you are suggesting he is not very manly and too interested in his appearance sit pretty to be in a good, safe , or comfortable situation pretty flowers A flower is the part of a plant which is often brightly coloured , grows at the end of a stem, and only survives for a short time. sitting pretty well placed or established financially, socially, etc a pretty penny a considerable sum of money be sitting pretty If you say that someone is sitting pretty , you mean that they are in a good, safe , or comfortable position. pretty much pretty well Pretty much or pretty well means ' almost '. not a pretty sight If you say that someone or something is not a pretty sight , you mean that it is not pleasant to look at. Chinese translation of 'pretty' pretty (ˈprɪtɪ) adj [person, face, house, dress] 漂亮的 (piàoliang de) adv (inf, = quite) [good, happy, soon etc] 相当(當) (xiāngdāng) to look pretty 看上去漂亮 (kàn shàngqù piàoliang) pretty much/pretty well (inf, = more or less) 差不多 (chàbuduō) All related terms of 'pretty' to look pretty 看上去漂亮 kàn shàngqù piàoliang she's tall/pretty 她长(長)得高/漂亮 tā zhǎngde gāo/piàoliang pretty much/pretty well ( inf : more or less ) 差不多 chàbuduō she sure is pretty ( esp US : inf ) 她确(確)实(實)很漂亮 tā quèshí hěn piàoliang she's ever so pretty ( Brit : inf ) 她非常漂亮 tā fēicháng piàoliang things have come to a pretty pass ( Brit : inf ) 事情到了如此糟糕的境地 shìqing dàole rúcǐ zāogāo de jìngdì 1 (adjective) in the sense of attractive Definition attractive in a delicate or graceful way She's a charming and pretty girl. Synonyms attractive We are often drawn to attractive people. appealing That's a very appealing idea. beautiful a beautiful red-haired woman sweet a sweet little baby girl lovely You look lovely. charming I found her a delightful and charming young woman. fair fetching (informal) She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green. good-looking She noticed him because he was good-looking. cute a cute little baby graceful bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect) She was a bonny highland lassie. personable an attractive and personable man comely (old-fashioned) She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair. prepossessing (formal) his particularly attractive and prepossessing appearance fit (British, informal) Opposites unattractive , plain , ugly , unsightly , unshapely 2 (adjective) in the sense of pleasant Definition pleasant to look at comfortable sofas covered in a pretty floral print Synonyms pleasant a pleasant surprise fine She wears fine jewellery wherever she goes. pleasing nice elegant Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. trim The neighbour's gardens were trim and neat. delicate The colours are delicate and tasteful. neat Her house was neat and tidy and gleamingly clean. tasteful The decor is tasteful and restrained. dainty a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers bijou bijou shops and boutiques (adverb) in the sense of fairly Definition fairly (informal) I had a pretty good idea what she was going to do. Synonyms fairly We did fairly well. rather I'm afraid it's rather a long story. quite I was doing quite well, but I wasn't earning a lot of money. kind of (informal) It was kind of sad, really. somewhat He concluded that Oswald was somewhat abnormal. moderately The machine operated moderately well. reasonably Additional synonyms in the sense of appealing Definition attractive or pleasing That's a very appealing idea. Synonyms attractive, inviting, engaging, charming, winning, desirable, endearing, alluring, winsome, prepossessing in the sense of beautiful Definition being very attractive to look at a beautiful red-haired woman Synonyms attractive, pretty, lovely, stunning (informal), charming, tempting, pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, gorgeous (informal), fine, pleasing, fair, magnetic, delightful, cute, exquisite, enticing, seductive, graceful, captivating, appealing, radiant, alluring, drop-dead (slang), ravishing, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, Butiful, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) in the sense of bijou Definition small but tasteful bijou shops and boutiques Synonyms desirable, pleasing, elegant, fashionable, profitable, stylish, chic, sought-after, to die for (informal), covetable Synonyms of 'pretty' pretty Explore 'pretty' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of bonny Definition beautiful She was a bonny highland lassie. Synonyms beautiful, pretty, fair, sweet, appealing, attractive, lovely, charming, handsome, good-looking, gorgeous (informal), radiant, alluring, comely (old-fashioned) in the sense of charming Definition delightful or attractive I found her a delightful and charming young woman. Synonyms attractive, pleasing, appealing, engaging, lovely, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, irresistible, seductive, captivating, eye-catching, bewitching, delectable, winsome, likable or likeable in the sense of comely Definition good-looking She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair. Synonyms good-looking, pretty, fair, beautiful, attractive, lovely, handsome, blooming, cute, graceful, becoming, pleasing, wholesome, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, buxom, fit (British, informal) in the sense of cute Definition appealing or attractive a cute little baby Synonyms appealing, sweet, attractive, engaging, charming, delightful, lovable, winsome, winning, cutesy (informal) in the sense of dainty Definition delicate, pretty, or elegant a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers Synonyms delicate, pretty, charming, fine, slight, slim, elegant, trim, neat, refined, exquisite, graceful, petite, dinky (British, informal) in the sense of delicate Definition (of colour, smell, or taste) pleasantly subtle The colours are delicate and tasteful. Synonyms subtle, fine, nice, soft, delicious, faint, refined, muted, subdued, pastel, understated, dainty in the sense of elegant Definition attractive and graceful or stylish Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. Synonyms stylish, fine, beautiful, sophisticated, delicate, artistic, handsome, fashionable, refined, cultivated, chic, luxurious, exquisite, nice, discerning, graceful, polished, sumptuous, genteel, choice, tasteful, urbane, courtly, modish, comely (old-fashioned), à la mode, schmick (Australian, informal) in the sense of fair Definition young and beautiful Synonyms beautiful, pretty, attractive, lovely, handsome, good-looking, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), comely (old-fashioned), beauteous, well-favoured, fit (British, informal) in the sense of fetching Definition attractive She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green. Synonyms attractive, sweet, charming, enchanting, fascinating, intriguing, cute, enticing, captivating, alluring, winsome in the sense of fine Definition of delicate or careful workmanship She wears fine jewellery wherever she goes. Synonyms exquisite, delicate, fragile, dainty Additional synonyms in the sense of good-looking She noticed him because he was good-looking. Synonyms attractive, pretty, fair, beautiful, lovely, handsome, gorgeous (informal), bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), personable, comely (old-fashioned), well-favoured, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) in the sense of kind of Definition to a certain extent It was kind of sad, really. Synonyms rather, quite, sort of (informal), a little, a bit, pretty (informal), fairly, relatively, somewhat, slightly, moderately, to some extent, to some degree in the sense of lovely Definition very attractive or beautiful You look lovely. Synonyms beautiful, appealing, attractive, charming, winning, pretty, sweet, handsome, good-looking, exquisite, admirable, enchanting, graceful, captivating, amiable, adorable, comely, fit (British, informal) in the sense of moderately The machine operated moderately well. Synonyms reasonably, rather, quite, fairly, somewhat, slightly, to some extent, to a degree, in moderation, within reason, tolerably, within limits, passably in the sense of neat Definition clean and tidy Her house was neat and tidy and gleamingly clean. Synonyms tidy, nice, straight, trim, orderly, immaculate, spruce, well-kept, uncluttered, shipshape, spick-and-span in the sense of nice Synonyms neat, fine, trim, tidy, dainty in the sense of personable Definition pleasant in appearance and personality an attractive and personable man Synonyms pleasant, pleasing, nice, attractive, charming, handsome, good-looking, winning, agreeable, amiable, affable, presentable, likable or likeable in the sense of prepossessing Definition making a favourable impression his particularly attractive and prepossessing appearance Synonyms attractive, taking, winning, striking, pleasing, appealing, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, charming, fascinating, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, magnetic, captivating, amiable, lovable, alluring, bewitching, likable or likeable in the sense of quite Definition to a greater than average extent I was doing quite well, but I wasn't earning a lot of money. Synonyms somewhat, rather, fairly, reasonably, kind of (informal), pretty (informal), relatively, moderately, to some extent, comparatively, to some degree, to a certain extent in the sense of rather Definition to a limited extent I'm afraid it's rather a long story. Synonyms to some extent, quite, sort of (informal), kind of (informal), a little, a bit, pretty (informal), fairly, relatively, somewhat, slightly, moderately, to some degree Additional synonyms in the sense of somewhat Definition rather He concluded that Oswald was somewhat abnormal. Synonyms rather, quite, a little, sort of (informal), kind of (informal), a bit, pretty (informal), fairly, relatively, slightly, moderately, to some extent, to some degree in the sense of sweet Definition attractive and delightful a sweet little baby girl Synonyms delightful, appealing, cute, taking, winning, fair, beautiful, attractive, engaging, lovable, winsome, cutesy (informal), likable or likeable in the sense of tasteful Definition having or showing good social or aesthetic taste The decor is tasteful and restrained. Synonyms refined, stylish, elegant, cultured, beautiful, smart, charming, polished, delicate, artistic, handsome, cultivated, discriminating, exquisite, graceful, harmonious, urbane, fastidious, aesthetically pleasing, in good taste in the sense of trim Definition neat and spruce in appearance The neighbour's gardens were trim and neat. Synonyms neat, nice, smart, compact, tidy, orderly, spruce, dapper, natty (informal), well-groomed, well-ordered, well turned-out, shipshape, spick-and-span, trig (archaic, dialect), soigné or soignée
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