Prettiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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prettiest
[ ˈprɛtiɪst ]
appearance, comparison
The term 'prettiest' is the superlative form of 'pretty', which is used to describe someone or something that is attractive or lovely in appearance. It implies that among a group or set of people or things, this one stands out as the most appealing. 'Prettiest' can be used to refer to various attributes, including facial features, elegance, and charm. This word is often used in a subjective sense, reflecting personal opinions of beauty and attractiveness.
Synonyms
finest, loveliest, most attractive, most beautiful.
Examples of usage
- She was voted the prettiest in her class.
- The garden is the prettiest in the neighborhood.
- In the contest, she was declared the prettiest contestant.
- This painting is considered the prettiest work of art in the gallery.
Translations
Translations of the word "prettiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais bonita
🇮🇳 सबसे सुंदर
🇩🇪 am schönsten
🇮🇩 paling cantik
🇺🇦 найгарніший
🇵🇱 najładniejszy
🇯🇵 最も美しい
🇫🇷 le plus beau
🇪🇸 el más bonito
🇹🇷 en güzel
🇰🇷 가장 아름다운
🇸🇦 الأجمل
🇨🇿 nejkrásnější
🇸🇰 najkrajší
🇨🇳 最美的
🇸🇮 najlepša
🇮🇸 fallegast
🇰🇿 ең әдемі
🇬🇪 მხიარული
🇦🇿 ən gözəl
🇲🇽 el más bonito
Etymology
The word 'pretty' originates from Middle English 'prety', which meant 'clever, sly, or cunning'. This derives from Old French 'preti', which stems from Latin 'pretium', meaning 'price or value'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey endearment and pleasing qualities related to beauty. By the late 15th century, 'pretty' began to be associated with attractiveness, more decidedly in reference to physical beauty, illustrating how language evolves in relation to cultural values surrounding aesthetics. The superlative form 'prettiest' emerged distinctly as a method to express extreme or the highest degree of beauty, featuring prominently in literature and daily speech since the 19th century.