prettiness

noun

pret·ti·ness ˈpri-tē-nəs

ˈpər-,

ˈpru̇-

Synonyms of prettiness next

: the quality or state of being pretty

: something pretty

Examples of prettiness in a Sentence

the sugary prettiness of the knickknacks is sure to appeal to a certain type of collector

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And if prettiness isn’t your overwhelmingly defining feature, people will use other complimentary adjectives to encourage you: smart, clever, fastidious, well-behaved, talented, funny, etc. —

Sable Yong, TIME, 28 June 2024 Our appetite for beauty demands some variety, and if everyone looks the same then prettiness becomes redundant and boring. —

Sable Yong, TIME, 28 June 2024 Occasionally, these innovations go beyond mere prettiness to genuine wit, as with ice cubes for martinis that come with olives and olive brine inside. —

Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023 Curving forms can create a softness and prettiness by their very nature. —

Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for prettiness