pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face. (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, especially without grandeur. pleasing to the ear: a pretty tune. pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste: He writes pretty little stories.
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Is the word pretty offensive?
Pretty can almost be insulting because it’s so weak, I think. If someone says “you’re pretty” (especially without a ‘really’) it’s like “Well, I don’t think you’re beautiful but I don’t want to insult you, so I’ll call you pretty instead!”
How many meanings does the word pretty have what are they?
So as we can see, the word pretty has two meanings and unfortunately they are “pretty” opposite.
Why do we say pretty?
It first appeared in Old English as “praettig,” meaning “cunning or crafty,” based on “praett,” meaning “trick.” It soon, in the 1400s, acquired the somewhat less shifty meanings of “clever, skillful and able,” which led to its use meaning “elegantly made or done; ingenious and artful.” Applied to a person, especially
Does pretty mean kind of?
attractive, beautiful, charming, cute, elegant, good-looking, graceful, handsome, lovely, neat, pleasant, a little, considerably, fairly, kind of, moderately, quite, rather, reasonably, somewhat.
Is pretty same as beautiful?
Pretty is a word used for the gracefully attractive people without being truly beautiful.The word pretty can be used as a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb. Beautiful means something or someone who is very much attractive or good looking.
What does it mean when a boy says you look pretty?
It’s an all-encompassing compliment.
If a man calls you beautiful, it shows that he likes how you look and is in awe of your beauty. This can cover the majority of other compliments, too – beautiful is pretty all-encompassing and can also mean you’re pretty, sexy, and elegant.
Can pretty be used for a boy?
Pretty/ beautiful= Feminine. Handsome= Masculine. If a male (or anyone) dresses femininely, then it’s perfectly fine to call them pretty.
What did pretty mean in Middle English?
pretty (adj.) Middle English pratie “cunning, crafty, clever” (c.
Is pretty a good compliment?
You probably use PRETTY (pronounced “PRIH-di”) as an adjective to describe something or someone pleasing to look at; to be elegant or lovely. “Pretty” + nouns (i.e., woman, home, view, etc.) is generally a compliment, a good thing.
What does pretty amazing mean?
1 pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way. 2 dainty, neat, or charming. 3 Informal, often ironic excellent, grand, or fine. here’s a pretty mess! 4 Informal lacking in masculinity; effeminate; foppish.
Is pretty much meaning?
Almost, nearly, approximately, as in Our homework was pretty much finished. This adverbial usage differs from the use of pretty for “considerable” (as in pretty penny). [
How can I look pretty?
How to look pretty: Step 1 Get the Basics Right
- Have Plenty of Sleep.
- Make Hygiene a Priority & Smell Good.
- Get your Skincare Right.
- Keep Your Hair Clean and Done.
- Give Yourself a Pretty Manicure.
- Buy Clothes in Your Actual Size.
- And Wear Cute Clothes.
- Love a little Makeup.
What does it mean when a guy calls you pretty instead of beautiful?
Pretty is someone or something that looks nice, on the outside. Beautiful is something or someone that is in every way a beauty, inside and outside.
How do you respond when someone calls you pretty?
Originally Answered: What do you say when someone say you are beautiful? Say “thank you”, smile – and if you are feeling shy or grateful enough for the compliment, or even just to be polite – you can give a compliment back too.
What does it mean when a man says a woman is hot?
A hot girl or guy is a woman or man who is considered very sexually attractive.
Is pretty lady a compliment?
Words like “beautiful,” “cute,” “pretty,” and “sexy” might be common ways to compliment a woman, but they tend to be overused. If you’re vying for the attention of a woman you like, it’s time to step up your game and compliment her in a way that’s really going to catch her attention.
Is pretty used to describe men?
Pretty can certainly be used to describe a manbut it’s a particular type of masculine beauty.
How do you call a guy pretty?
beauteous
- attractive.
- bonny.
- comely.
- easy on the eyes.
- fine-looking.
- good-looking.
- gorgeous.
- handsome.
What’s a better word for beautiful?
admirable, adorable, alluring, angelic, appealing, beauteous, bewitching, captivating, charming, classy, comely, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, divine, elegant, enthralling, enticing, excellent, exquisite, fair, fascinating, fetching, fine, foxy, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, grand, handsome, ideal, inviting
When did people start saying pretty much?
thanx… “Pretty much” depends somewhat on the original meaning of pretty, used adverbially to qualify an adverb or an adjective, meaning: to a considerable degree, rather. The Oxford English Dictionary gives examples from the 16th century forward.