pretty: Meaning and Definition of

pret•ty

1. pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face.
2. (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, esp. without grandeur.
3. pleasing to the ear: a pretty tune.
4. pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste: He writes pretty little stories.
5. (often used ironically) fine; grand: This is a pretty mess!
6. considerable; fairly great: This accident will cost him a pretty sum.
7. brave; hardy.

1. Usually,pretty ornaments, clothes, etc.
2. a pretty person: Sit down, my pretty.

1. fairly or moderately: Her work was pretty good.
2. quite; very: The wind blew pretty hard.
3. prettily.
1. in an advantageous position.
2. well-to-do; successful.

1. to make pretty; improve the appearance of (sometimes fol. by up): to pretty oneself for a party; to pretty up a room.