Pretty means
fairly or nearly
. It is used to lower expectations. Example: “It is even” means it is level or fair (even can convey either meaning). “It is pretty even” means the same thing but says it with less confidence or less certainty.
What do you mean by even?
(Entry 1 of 4) 1a :
having a horizontal surface
: flat even ground. b : being without break, indentation, or irregularity : smooth. c : being in the same plane or line.
What does pretty mean to a woman?
If you describe someone, especially a girl, as pretty, you mean that
they look nice and are attractive in a delicate way
. She’s a very charming and very pretty girl. Synonyms: attractive, appealing, beautiful, sweet More Synonyms of pretty.
Is pretty much meaning?
phrase. Pretty much or pretty well means
‘ almost’
. [informal] His new government looks pretty much like the old one.
Whats does pretty mean?
pleasing or attractive to the eye
, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face. (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, especially without grandeur. pleasing to the ear: a pretty tune. pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste: He writes pretty little stories.
How do you use even?
‘Even’ is used as
an adverb when we want to add emphasis to show that something is surprising or extreme
. In this example, ‘even’ is used to emphasise the fact that he was so poor that he did not have enough money to some food. He didn’t even have enough money to buy some fresh fruit and veg.
What is the full form of even?
evening, eve
, even, eventide(adj) the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Is it better to say pretty or beautiful?
Pretty vs
Beautiful
Pretty is a word used for the gracefully attractive people without being truly beautiful. … The word pretty can be used as a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb. Beautiful means something or someone who is very much attractive or good looking.
What makes a woman attractive physically?
Generally, men prefer women with
full breasts, lips, symmetrical face
, big smile, wider waist-hip ratio, healthy hair, high-pitched voice, clear skin, and big eyes are the morphological features in female bodies that men find attractive.
Is Gorgeous better than beautiful?
Beautiful is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is aesthetically pleasing. That person or item can please the mind, senses, and the eyes too. Gorgeous, on the other hand, refers to something or someone who is
strikingly stunning
, magnificent, good-looking, or wonderful from the outside.
How do you reply to pretty much?
Probably not – “pretty much” means almost, nearly, approximately. I would reply:
“Quite a lot/bit”
or simply, “Yes, I do”. If someone asked if soccer was the only sport you watched, you could answer “Pretty much” meaning you really don’t watch any other sports.
What means pretty good?
It basically just means “
mostly good”
or “fairly good” or “somewhat good.” It definitely isn’t “more than good,” though.
What can I say instead of pretty much?
- about,
- all but,
- almost,
- borderline,
- fair.
- [chiefly British],
- fairly,
- feckly.
Does pretty mean attractive?
Pretty can
be defined as attractive in a delicate or endearing way
. The main difference is that while the word pretty is used to describe the outward appearance of a person, the word attractive has a wider scope, which ranges from appearance to personality.
Is pretty lady a compliment?
Words like “beautiful,” “cute,” “pretty,” and “
sexy
” might be common ways to compliment a woman, but they tend to be overused. If you’re vying for the attention of a woman you like, it’s time to step up your game and compliment her in a way that’s really going to catch her attention.
Is pretty a compliment?
Because in the realm of compliments,
“pretty” feels forgettable and arbitrary
. It’s like the blundering filler equivalent of “um” within the human lexicon. However, at least with “um,” we’re typically transitioning from one idea to the next with something more thought-provoking to come.
