Pretty
adverb
Quite, but not extremely.
I'm pretty sure she likes me.
Often appears as...
- pretty sure
- pretty good
adjective
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
She wore a pretty dress.
Often appears as...
- pretty face
- pretty girl
adjective
Used ironically to express disapproval or annoyance.
A pretty mess you've made here.
Often appears as...
- pretty mess
- pretty situation
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
To a moderately high degree.
It's pretty expensive.
Often appears as...
- pretty well
- pretty high
adverb
Quite, but not extremely.
I'm pretty sure she likes me.
Often appears as...
- pretty sure
- pretty good
adjective
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
She wore a pretty dress.
Often appears as...
- pretty face
- pretty girl
adjective
Used ironically to express disapproval or annoyance.
A pretty mess you've made here.
Often appears as...
- pretty mess
- pretty situation
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
To a moderately high degree.
It's pretty expensive.
Often appears as...
- pretty well
- pretty high
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Exact Certainty
Use 'pretty' to show you’re not 100% certain, but you believe it to be true.
They seem pretty happy together.
Pro Tip 2/3Softens Statement
Adding 'pretty' can make a statement less direct and softer.
It's pretty cold outside, isn't it?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'pretty' suggests a mild negative feeling or sarcasm.
That's pretty annoying, to be honest.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Exact Certainty
Use 'pretty' to show you’re not 100% certain, but you believe it to be true.
They seem pretty happy together.
Pro Tip 2/3Softens Statement
Adding 'pretty' can make a statement less direct and softer.
It's pretty cold outside, isn't it?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'pretty' suggests a mild negative feeling or sarcasm.
That's pretty annoying, to be honest.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Exact Certainty
Use 'pretty' to show you’re not 100% certain, but you believe it to be true.
They seem pretty happy together.
Pro Tip 2/3Softens Statement
Adding 'pretty' can make a statement less direct and softer.
It's pretty cold outside, isn't it?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'pretty' suggests a mild negative feeling or sarcasm.
That's pretty annoying, to be honest.
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Video examples
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