PRETTILY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

prettily

adverb

Definition of prettily

as in nicely

in a pleasing way a white wine that balances its prettily fruity flavors with refreshing acidity

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Recent Examples of prettily At Nama, the smaller, poolside Japanese restaurant, every dish is prettily plated but a little short on authenticity. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The culture of the time is conveyed prettily but broadly, through wonderfully detailed sets (by production designer Christina Moore) and costumes (by costume designer Gabriela Yiaxis) and occasional montages of soldiers or stockbrokers or punk rockers. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prettily

Adverb

Thierry Henry, the former Barcelona and France forward, put it nicely in an interview with Marca in May.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Foods and habits to avoid at breakfast Not every breakfast plays nicely with GLP-1 drugs.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

This breakfast recipe is deliciously easy—a quick stir-together batter, a simple edible decoration, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Bradač’s proof—and its subsequent refinement—brings the walls deliciously close to touching.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of deliciously

Adverb

The financial and footballing clout of the Premier League is well-established, but the World Cup only highlighted that point further.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
As for pricing, expect the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 to be well north of the over $180,000 base price for a current GLS 600.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

With its outdoor-friendly build, rich bass, and already more affordable price for a great-sounding speaker, this deal needs to be on your invitation list.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
The community does not need another great-sounding but impossible-to-implement program.

— Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

Now, Porsha is sharpening her knives before going in for the kill, adding a hilarious edge to an already delightfully macabre episode.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Fans say that the swirls of lemon filling are delightfully gooey, and that Costco’s blondies go above and beyond when delivering on the lemon flavor.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026