prettyish

adjective

Definition of prettyishnext
as in pleasant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prettyish
  1. pleasant
  2. desirable
  3. presentable
  4. sexy
  5. seductive
  6. personable
  7. luscious
  8. foxy
Adjective
  • Do not leave the important detail implied because the tone feels pleasant today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Adding to the pleasure of a visit here is the location, the walk to Home Park from the station being one of the more pleasant, through the city’s Central Park.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Ferrari can remain one of the most desirable brands in the world even as the stock falls because its valuation has outpaced what the business can realistically deliver.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Follow aeration by overseeding the lawn, as this will thicken the lawn canopy with desirable grass species.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • The set up is fairly basic but perfectly presentable and for families, the functionality will be much more welcome than fancy tech, especially the small balcony/patio, dining table and kitchenette in the slightly larger rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Linen Shorts There’s nothing easier to throw on for a day of sightseeing than linen shorts, but the best pairs are the ones that still look presentable after walking around all day.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of presentable
Adjective
  • Summer is the best time to show some skin, but sexy isn’t the only way to go; street stylers revealed some fun new ways to approach the look.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Academy Award winner Halle Berry celebrated her 60th birthday by posting a series of sexy photographs online.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Margaretha Zelle MacLeod’s stage name came to signify the epitome of the seductive female spy after she was executed by the French in 1917.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The fragrance opens with ripe fig and bergamot, while brown sugar, licorice, and vetiver lend a dark, seductive edge.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • And once their permanent facility opens at 19 Brock Avenue (a converted townhouse), that personable spirit will certainly continue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Sara, a college graduate who works for the State of Texas, is pragmatic and personable.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of personable
Adjective
  • This spicy, cozy take on citrus opens with mandarin and bergamot, then quickly warms up with the addition of cardamom, petitgrain, and a luscious base of amber and cedar.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The ice cream is truly delicious, luscious and bright with fresh fruit and Indian spices.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of luscious
Adjective
  • Over the weekend, his foxy friend Pete Hegseth announced a new policy that requires journalists with Pentagon press credentials to sign a pledge promising not to report information that hasn't been explicitly authorized for release, that includes unclassified information.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Over the weekend, his foxy friend, Pete Hegseth, announced a new policy that requires journalists with Pentagon press credentials to sign a pledge promising not to report information that hasn't been explicitly authorized for release.
    — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of foxy
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prettying (up)
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“Prettyish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prettyish. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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