prettiness
noun
pret·ti·ness
ˈpri-tē-nəs 
ˈpər-,
ˈpru̇-
1
: the quality or state of being pretty
2
: something pretty
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Examples of prettiness in a Sentence
the sugary prettiness of the knickknacks is sure to appeal to a certain type of collector
Recent Examples on the Web
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.
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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
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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
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“Prettiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prettiness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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