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

Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Otherwise, little of note links the great-fielding, average-hitting Bader to the formerly average-fielding, exceptional-hitting Kent.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Because the phone had no active primary line, calls had to be placed through WhatsApp, but texting worked great and the cellular data actually felt faster than my standard home carrier.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

The director got delightfully weird and downright hilarious in his first Marvel outing—but where was that magic the second time around?

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
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