What does Pretty Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Adjective
  • pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
  • (used ironically) unexpectedly bad
Definition as Adverb
  • to certain extent or degree

Examples

  • "pretty girl"; "pretty song"; "pretty room"
  • "a pretty mess"; "a pretty kettle of fish"
  • "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers"

Part of Speech

Adjective, Adverb