Preety vs. Pretty — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 26, 2024
"Preety" is the incorrect spelling, while "Pretty" is the correct one. Pretty means attractive or pleasing in appearance.
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Which is correct: Preety or Pretty
How to spell Pretty?
Preety
Incorrect Spelling
Pretty
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Only "Pretty" is recognized in English dictionaries.
Remember, it's "pretty" like "witty" and "kitty".
Think of "print" without the 'n' leading to "pretty."
"Preety" has an extra 'e' which "Pretty" does not.
"Pretty" rhymes with "petty" without the extra 'e'.
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How Do You Spell Pretty Correctly?
Incorrect: She wore a preety dress to the party.
Correct: She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Incorrect: The sunset looks preety from here.
Correct: The sunset looks pretty from here.
Incorrect: He gave her a preety necklace on her birthday.
Correct: He gave her a pretty necklace on her birthday.
Incorrect: The painting is very preety.
Correct: The painting is very pretty.
Incorrect: Preety flowers are blooming in the garden.
Correct: Pretty flowers are blooming in the garden.
Pretty Definitions
Pretty refers to something attractive or pleasant to look at.
That's a pretty dress.
Pretty can also mean to a moderately high degree.
It's pretty cold outside.
(of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
A pretty little girl with an engaging grin
Used ironically to express annoyance or displeasure
He led me a pretty dance
To a moderately high degree; fairly
He looked pretty fit for his age
It was a pretty bad injury
An attractive thing, especially a trinket
He buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings
Make pretty or attractive
She'll be all prettied up and ready to go in an hour
Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way.
Clever; adroit
A pretty maneuver.
Very bad; terrible
In a pretty predicament.
A situation that has reached a pretty pass.
Ostensibly or superficially attractive but lacking substance or conviction
Full of pretty phrases.
(Informal) Considerable in size or extent
A pretty fortune.
To a fair degree; moderately
A pretty good student.
In a pretty manner; prettily or pleasingly.
One that is pretty.
Pretties Delicate clothing, especially lingerie.
To make pretty
Pretty up the house.
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.
Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing.
Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance; see petty.
Cunning; clever, skilful.
(dated) Moderately large; considerable.
(dated) Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.).
(ironic) Awkward, unpleasant.
Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.
(dialect) Prettily, in a pretty manner.
A pretty person; a term of address to a pretty person.
Something that is pretty.
We'll stop at the knife store and look at the sharp pretties.
To make pretty; to beautify
Pleasing by delicacy or grace; attracting, but not striking or impressing; of a pleasing and attractive form a color; having slight or diminutive beauty; neat or elegant without elevation or grandeur; pleasingly, but not grandly, conceived or expressed; as, a pretty face; a pretty flower; a pretty poem.
This is the prettiest lowborn lass that everRan on the greensward.
Moderately large; considerable; as, he had saved a pretty fortune.
Affectedly nice; foppish; - used in an ill sense.
The pretty gentleman is the most complaisant in the world.
Mean; despicable; contemptible; - used ironically; as, a pretty trick; a pretty fellow.
Stout; strong and brave; intrepid; valiant.
[He] observed they were pretty men, meaning not handsome.
In some degree; moderately; considerably; rather; almost; - less emphatic than very; as, I am pretty sure of the fact; pretty cold weather.
Pretty plainly professes himself a sincere Christian.
Pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing;
Pretty girl
Pretty song
Pretty room
(used ironically) unexpectedly bad;
A pretty mess
A pretty kettle of fish
Used as an intensifier (`jolly' is used informally in Britain);
Pretty big
Pretty bad
Jolly decent of him
Pretty is sometimes used to minimize the severity of a situation.
He's pretty good at soccer.
Pretty can denote something delicate or dainty.
She has pretty features.
Pretty suggests charm often with a hint of artificiality.
The decor was pretty but not functional.
Pretty Meaning in a Sentence
That was a pretty good movie we watched last night.
He told a pretty funny joke that made everyone laugh.
The room was decorated with pretty streamers and balloons for the party.
She has a pretty smile that lights up her whole face.
They live in a pretty little house by the lake.
The gift was wrapped in pretty paper with a bow on top.
The sky was filled with pretty colors at sunrise.
It's pretty cold outside, so make sure to wear a coat.
She found a pretty shell on the beach during her vacation.
He did a pretty decent job on his first attempt at baking.
The garden is full of pretty flowers in the spring.
They had a pretty interesting discussion about the book.
I think it's pretty obvious what needs to be done next.
That's a pretty big decision to make at such a young age.
The kitten they adopted is so pretty and playful.
He was pretty surprised to find out he had won the contest.
That's a pretty common mistake, so don't worry about it.
She plays the violin pretty well for someone who just started.
The wedding venue was pretty spectacular, overlooking the ocean.
She wore a pretty hat to the tea party.
Pretty Idioms & Phrases
Pretty as a picture
Something or someone that is very beautiful or charming.
The bride looked pretty as a picture in her wedding dress.
Pretty penny
A large amount of money.
That designer handbag must have cost a pretty penny.
Sitting pretty
In a good or favorable position.
After winning the lottery, they were sitting pretty.
Pretty please
A polite and charming way to ask for something.
Can I have another scoop of ice cream, pretty please?
Pretty much
Almost or very nearly.
I've pretty much finished my homework, so I can go out now.
Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of Pretty?
Pretty is pronounced as /ˈprɪti/.
What is the verb form of Pretty?
There isn't a commonly used verb form of "pretty."
What is the singular form of Pretty?
"Pretty" is singular.
Is Pretty a noun or adjective?
"Pretty" is primarily an adjective but can be a noun in some contexts (e.g., "pretties").
Is Pretty a negative or positive word?
Generally positive.
Why is it called Pretty?
The word "pretty" comes from Old English "prættig," meaning cunning or crafty.
What is the root word of Pretty?
The Old English root is "prættig."
Which vowel is used before Pretty?
Typically, "a" or "so" can be used as in "a pretty dress" or "so pretty."
What is the plural form of Pretty?
"Pretties" when referring to multiple pretty items.
Which article is used with Pretty?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
Is the word Pretty imperative?
No.
Which conjunction is used with Pretty?
No specific conjunction is exclusively used with "Pretty."
Is Pretty a countable noun?
Not usually, but "pretties" as items can be counted.
How do we divide Pretty into syllables?
Pret-ty.
Which preposition is used with Pretty?
"Of" can be used as in "pretty of face."
What is a stressed syllable in Pretty?
The first syllable, "Pret," is stressed.
What part of speech is Pretty?
"Pretty" is primarily an adjective or adverb.
What is the first form of Pretty?
N/A, as "Pretty" primarily functions as an adjective or adverb.
Is Pretty a vowel or consonant?
"Pretty" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Is Pretty a collective noun?
No, it's not.
How many syllables are in Pretty?
"Pretty" has two syllables.
What is the second form of Pretty?
N/A.
How is Pretty used in a sentence?
Example: She wore a pretty hat to the party.
Is Pretty an abstract noun?
No, it isn't.
Is the word “Pretty” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can serve as a direct object, but it's mainly an adjective or adverb.
What is the opposite of Pretty?
An antonym could be "ugly."
Which determiner is used with Pretty?
"Such" can be used as in "such a pretty sight."
What is the third form of Pretty?
N/A.
Is Pretty an adverb?
Yes, as in "pretty often."
Is the Pretty term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
Is the word Pretty a Gerund?
No.
What is another term for Pretty?
A synonym is "attractive."
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