Prettier: meaning, definitions and examples
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prettier
[ ˈprɪtiər ]
appearance, comparative
The word 'prettier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'pretty', which means attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful. It is often used to describe someone or something that has a pleasing appearance or charm that is engaging. 'Prettier' can be used in various contexts, including descriptions of people, objects, or scenes that evoke a sense of beauty that is sweet rather than strong.
Synonyms
fairer, more appealing, more attractive, more charming.
Examples of usage
- She looked prettier than ever in that dress.
- This garden is prettier than the one next door.
- The sunset tonight is even prettier than usual.
Translations
Translations of the word "prettier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais bonito
- mais atraente
- mais agradável
🇮🇳 सुंदर
- आकर्षक
- सुंदरता
🇩🇪 schöner
- attraktiver
- ansprechender
🇮🇩 lebih cantik
- lebih menarik
- lebih menyenangkan
🇺🇦 гарніший
- привабливіший
- приємніший
🇵🇱 ładniejszy
- atrakcyjniejszy
- przyjemniejszy
🇯🇵 より美しい
- より魅力的
- より快適
🇫🇷 plus beau
- plus attrayant
- plus agréable
🇪🇸 más bonito
- más atractivo
- más agradable
🇹🇷 daha güzel
- daha çekici
- daha hoş
🇰🇷 더 아름다운
- 더 매력적인
- 더 쾌적한
🇸🇦 أجمل
- أكثر جاذبية
- أكثر راحة
🇨🇿 hezčí
- atraktivnější
- příjemnější
🇸🇰 krajší
- atraktívnejší
- príjemnejší
🇨🇳 更美
- 更吸引
- 更舒适
🇸🇮 lepši
- privlačnejši
- prijetnejši
🇮🇸 fallegri
- aðlaðandi
- þægilegri
🇰🇿 көркем
- тартымды
- қолайлы
🇬🇪 მშვენიერი
- მხიბლავი
- მომგებიანი
🇦🇿 gözəl
- cazibədar
- rahat
🇲🇽 más bonito
- más atractivo
- más agradable
Etymology
The term 'pretty' comes from the Old English word 'pryttig', which means 'crafty' or 'sly'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent attractiveness, especially in a delicate or charming way. By the Middle Ages, 'pretty' was commonly used to describe someone or something that was attractively nice or pleasing. The comparative form 'prettier' emerged in the English language to signify the increased level of attractiveness. This evolution reflects the shifting perceptions of beauty and attractiveness across various periods in history, emphasizing a more gentle and sweet aspect of beauty rather than stark or intense qualities. The word became more entrenched in the language, influencing everyday conversations and descriptions across cultures.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,599, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22601 credential
- 22602 galling
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