Prettily
adverb
In an attractive or on an appealing manner.
She was prettily dressed for the party.
Often appears as...
- prettily dressed
- prettily decorated
adverb
In a way that is amusing or slightly surprising.
She prettily replied that she wanted to be a princess when she grows up.
Often appears as...
- prettily replied
- answered prettily
adverb
In an attractive or on an appealing manner.
She was prettily dressed for the party.
Often appears as...
- prettily dressed
- prettily decorated
adverb
In a way that is amusing or slightly surprising.
She prettily replied that she wanted to be a princess when she grows up.
Often appears as...
- prettily replied
- answered prettily
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Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Flattery
Use 'prettily' when giving a subtle compliment without over-praising.
He noted how she responded prettily to the compliments on her presentation.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Appeal
'Prettily' adds a visual note, ideal for describing pleasing aesthetics like clothing or decoration.
The room was prettily lit with candles for the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overwhelming
'Prettily' is for expressing a moderate, not extravagant, level of beauty or appeal.
She sang the song prettily, her voice gentle and soothing.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Flattery
Use 'prettily' when giving a subtle compliment without over-praising.
He noted how she responded prettily to the compliments on her presentation.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Appeal
'Prettily' adds a visual note, ideal for describing pleasing aesthetics like clothing or decoration.
The room was prettily lit with candles for the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overwhelming
'Prettily' is for expressing a moderate, not extravagant, level of beauty or appeal.
She sang the song prettily, her voice gentle and soothing.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Flattery
Use 'prettily' when giving a subtle compliment without over-praising.
He noted how she responded prettily to the compliments on her presentation.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Appeal
'Prettily' adds a visual note, ideal for describing pleasing aesthetics like clothing or decoration.
The room was prettily lit with candles for the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overwhelming
'Prettily' is for expressing a moderate, not extravagant, level of beauty or appeal.
She sang the song prettily, her voice gentle and soothing.
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Video examples
The Fascinating Lives of...
chest up to the neck is bare it has breasts like a woman and low reddish protrusions resembling millet seeds which surround the naked parts of the body very prettily fitting in with the human-like flesh color in the middle the face is somewhat round rather like a
Video examples
The Fascinating Lives of...
chest up to the neck is bare it has breasts like a woman and low reddish protrusions resembling millet seeds which surround the naked parts of the body very prettily fitting in with the human-like flesh color in the middle the face is somewhat round rather like a
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Quote examples
Barkha Dutt
Indian Journalist
For too long now we have watched the Left perch prettily on the periphery of the government, enjoying influence without accountability. In the two states where it has actually had to deal with the everyday reality of governance, look at how the Chief Ministers have struggled to marry textbook diktats with the actualities of a Changing India.
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Jennifer Saunders
British Comedian
I always swore I would never write a book. But I read Clare Balding's and it was really interesting and so prettily written and lovely and not too revealing. I went to her book launch and met her editor who said 'why don't you think about it? You can do it however you want, based on your characters or you.
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Twinkle Khanna
Indian Businesswoman
Eat carbohydrates: All these protein diets may help you twirl prettily in a size-2 dress, but if you want your mind to take a few marvelous leaps, then you have to give it the food it needs.
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Jo Brand
British Comedian
When you cry, you don't look very attractive; you look snotty and blotchy. People seem to manage to cry quite prettily these days, and to me, that smacks of not being very genuine.
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Jennifer Tilly
American Actress
I have to tell you, I'm not like Demi Moore, where the tears trickle prettily down my cheeks. My whole face screws up and it's like, 'Oh please, get a room.
Quote examples
Barkha Dutt
Indian Journalist
For too long now we have watched the Left perch prettily on the periphery of the government, enjoying influence without accountability. In the two states where it has actually had to deal with the everyday reality of governance, look at how the Chief Ministers have struggled to marry textbook diktats with the actualities of a Changing India.
Quote examples
Jennifer Saunders
British Comedian
I always swore I would never write a book. But I read Clare Balding's and it was really interesting and so prettily written and lovely and not too revealing. I went to her book launch and met her editor who said 'why don't you think about it? You can do it however you want, based on your characters or you.
Quote examples
Twinkle Khanna
Indian Businesswoman
Eat carbohydrates: All these protein diets may help you twirl prettily in a size-2 dress, but if you want your mind to take a few marvelous leaps, then you have to give it the food it needs.
Quote examples
Jo Brand
British Comedian
When you cry, you don't look very attractive; you look snotty and blotchy. People seem to manage to cry quite prettily these days, and to me, that smacks of not being very genuine.
Quote examples
Jennifer Tilly
American Actress
I have to tell you, I'm not like Demi Moore, where the tears trickle prettily down my cheeks. My whole face screws up and it's like, 'Oh please, get a room.
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