pretty
adjective
pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness.
prettiness
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a word derived from
pretty.
Example Sentences
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She does so again, the blandness this time all the more superficial and ensuing depth equally greater, the prettiness richer and mattering more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
The prettiness of the new surroundings is just a front, of course, and she starts to discover some sinister happenings within the ancient walls.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Fujita’s playing, gossamer without sacrificing the sturdy consonance of Mozart’s style, has a prettiness all its own.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
We know the novel’s prettiness will always be there to belay this heroine to a gentle landing.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2023
The swelling went out of her cheeks and the prettiness of convalescence came to her face.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
