/ˈprɪti/

adj. “Pretty” is an adjective that commonly means attractive in a delicate or graceful way.

  • a “pretty flower” is one that is pleasing to the eye with its delicate appearance.
  • It can also be used to describe a person, like “She has a pretty face,” suggesting a kind of charm that is more soft - spoken and delicate.
  • The pretty simple pythonic way.
  • cute. beautiful.

adv. “pretty” means fairly or moderately.

  • It’s pretty cold today. indicates that it is moderately cold. In this sense, it is used to modify adjectives or adverbs, giving a sense of degree that is less than “very” but more than “slightly”.