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Prettily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Prettily means in an attractive or pleasing manner, often describing how something is done with grace or charm. It is commonly used to depict delicate or aesthetically appealing actions, such as speaking or decorating.

prettily

/ˈprɪtəli/ /ˈprɪtɪli/

Definition:

In an attractive or pleasing manner, often with delicacy or charm.

Synonyms:

beautifully, charmingly, elegantly, gracefully

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

unattractively, clumsily

Common Collocations:

dressed prettily, decorated prettily, arranged prettily, spoken prettily

Derivatives:

prettiness, prettify

Usage Tips:

Use "prettily" to describe actions done in a delicate or aesthetically pleasing way.

Common Phrases:

prettily wrapped gift, prettily spoken words, prettily arranged flowers

Etymology:

Derived from "pretty" (Middle English *praty*), meaning attractive or pleasing, with the adverbial suffix "-ly."

Examples:

  • 1. She smiled prettily at the compliment.
  • 2. The garden was decorated prettily for the party.
  • 3. He wrote her name prettily on the card.
  • 4. The children sang prettily in the choir.

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