pretty well

idiom

informal
: not completely but mostly
I'm pretty well fed up with him.

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As such, the duvet insert itself is pretty well protected and does not require as much washing as a comforter. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026 When Baltimore has had to make changes on the staff, it’s often gone pretty well. Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 Katy Perry’s new relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been going pretty well. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2026 Their run defense matches up pretty well against Bijan Robinson, forcing Kirk Cousins to carry more of the offense. Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pretty well

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“Pretty well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretty%20well. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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