pretty
adjective
pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness.
prettiest
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superlativeof pretty.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Horace Walpole called the Venetian Jubilee of April 1749 “the prettiest spectacle I ever saw,” though there was “nothing Venetian about it,” apart from a shallow canal and a “sort of gondola” loaded with musicians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“Going there, it was like the prettiest place ever; very pastoral, it blew my mind,” Chambers said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
As journalist Macaulay Connor says in “The Philadelphia Story,” “The prettiest sight in this fine pretty world is the privileged class enjoying its privileges.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Once made, it is a beautiful shade of pink, dotted throughout with colorful fruits and berries, so serve it in your prettiest bowl because it brings plenty of visual appeal.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
“What’s happening, young brothers,” the prettiest one said.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
