Historically, the word "pretty" originally meant "clever," "cunning," or "skillful." It derived from the Old English term "prættig," which referred to being crafty or ingenious. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe something that is attractive or pleasing in appearance, which is how it is predominantly used today. The evolution of the term reflects broader changes in language and cultural perceptions of beauty.
As an adjective (adj.): Pretty can describe a delicate or fine beauty as in: She is a pretty girl. It can signify cleverness: That was a pretty move. It can be used ironically to denote something bad: Things got pretty ugly. Pretty can be used superficially: Your pretty words don't amount to much. As an adverb (adv.): Pretty can mean fairly or moderately large: That's a pretty big fish. It can mean almost: I'm pretty near done. As a noun: She is pretty. It can be used as an intensifier: prettier, prettiest.
"Chula" in Spanish can mean "cute" or "pretty" when referring to a woman. It is often used as a term of endearment or to compliment someone's appearance.
used in mexico to describe a girl whose pretty and well known.
Yes. It does mean that you are pretty.
it means that if you do pretty things, you will be pretty and other ppl will see you that way
It is a matter of degree. They infer an amount of degree in this order from least to most: fairly, pretty, quite, and rather. See the related link listed below for more detailed information:
pretty means beautiful.
It is a very pretty name and it mean 2 good personality
To say something costs a 'pretty penny' is to mean the item is expensive
The name keanna is the most beautifull name most comanly used for a very pretty or famous girl. The name is beautiful,pretty,amazing and awesome
if you mean T.I the singer hes not pretty he's hot if you mean T.I the singer hes not pretty he's hot
Pretty eyes (in Spanish). In Spanish, ojos is eyes.