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prettiness

noun

pret·​ti·​ness ˈpri-tē-nəs How to pronounce prettiness (audio)
ˈpər-
ˈpru̇-
Synonyms of prettinessnext
1
: the quality or state of being pretty
2
: something pretty

Examples of prettiness in a Sentence

the sugary prettiness of the knickknacks is sure to appeal to a certain type of collector
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Four generations of Soto women sardined into HGTV prettiness, not a speck of dust—or man—in sight. Quiara Alegria Hudes, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2025 By this point, her prettiness has become so powerful that she’s already charmed her non-European friend Benito without realizing it. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 The prettiness of it doesn’t bother Arteta unduly. Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 He’s aided in basking in all this prettiness with the seductive cinematography from Daria D’Antonio and expert costuming from Carlo Poggioli. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prettiness

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of prettiness was in 1530

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“Prettiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prettiness. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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