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

The chart below, which The Economist published two years ago, nicely sums up the wealth-building power of the US economy over the long haul.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In the thermal pool, guests lie or sit on underwater hydro-massage beds and seats while lumbar jets pummel the muscles most nicely.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.

— Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of deliciously

Adverb

Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

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
Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

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
Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026