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Pretty
/ˈprɪti/adjective / adverb
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Pretty describes something that is pleasingly attractive, often in a delicate, charming, or elegant way, such as a flower or a smile that captures the heart. In modern contexts, it can also soften other descriptions as an adverb, meaning to a moderate extent, like 'pretty good' to imply something is satisfactory without being exceptional.
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In Shakespeare's plays, 'pretty' appears over 50 times, often meaning clever or fine rather than visually appealing, such as in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' highlighting how language evolves and surprises us with its historical flexibility.
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