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
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.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Have dinner in town that evening at Caves Madeleine (where all the winemakers eat), a welcoming little restaurant with a chalkboard menu offering classics like meat terrines and buttery pommes purée alongside prettily plated fish carpaccios and roasted meats with delicately prepared vegetables.
—Hugh Garvey, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Mar. 2018
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Have dinner in town that evening at Caves Madeleine (where all the winemakers eat), a welcoming little restaurant with a chalkboard menu offering classics like meat terrines and buttery pommes purée alongside prettily plated fish carpaccios and roasted meats with delicately prepared vegetables.
—Hugh Garvey, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prettily
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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However it was intended, what Farhadi has brilliantly cooked up ultimately feels wholly original and deliciously crafted on every level.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is a killer, benchmarking great on games and productivity apps.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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That Week 6 game against the Seahawks will be delightfully ugly.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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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 Apr. 2026
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Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The couple sweetly held hands at the altar just ahead of their nuptials.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The handmade empanadas, some stuffed with organic pork and avocados, some sweetly filled with cheese custard, are unlike other finds on the road.—
Heide Brandes,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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“Prettily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prettily. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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