prettily
3
2.3
- adverb
- /ˈprɪt̬.ɪ.li/
:
bonitamente
- The flowers were arranged prettily on the dining table for the dinner party.
Examples
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The sunlight was shining prettily off the ivy in the courtyard, which was aglow with morning light.
Fiction book (1995) -
Alice smiled prettily, without showing the tips of her teeth.
Fiction book (1996) -
I know, and you put things so prettily always.
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Such a prettily wrapped present.
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How prettily the Duchess has arranged things.
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You bought a prettily wrapped package without a clue as to what was inside.
Blog text (7) -
Well he asked so prettily, I couldn't refuse.
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Allegra blushed very prettily, and she did so now, murmuring, "Yes, Uncle Max."
Fiction book (1991) -
Laurence sat uncomfortably on the sofa, and Ruby perched prettily in a little armchair just across from him.
Fiction book (1996) -
Hoping to placate the malevolent spirit inhabiting the machine, she smiled prettily, whispered "Please," and pulled the starter cord with all her might.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
388
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
233
1.0
In a way that looks or sounds very nice
23
4.4
In a very beautiful or impressive way
18
6.1
In a very careful and beautiful way
11
3.0
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
11
3.9
In a way that looks elegant and not showy in clothes or rooms
5
3.5
In a very beautiful and impressive way
5
4.0
In an attractive and impressive way
4
3.5
In a fashionable and elegant way
3
2.5
In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it
3
3.4
In a way that makes someone feel happy
2
3.8
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
1
2.1
In a way that makes people like someone or something
1
5.1
In a friendly and pleasant way that makes people like you
1
3.7
In a very attractive and exciting way
1
6.2
In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention
1
7.3
In a charming way that makes people like you
1
7.2
In a way that makes a place look like a painting
1
5.0
In a stylish and elegant way
1
8.3
In a bright and beautiful way that impresses people
1
7.8
In a charming way that may trick someone
In a cheerful, pleasant way that makes people smile
In a beautiful or artistic way
Antonyms
How Attractive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prettily comes from pretty plus the ending -ly. Pretty originally meant 'clever' or 'neat' and later changed to mean 'pleasing to look at', so prettily means 'in a pleasing or attractive way'.