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
  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • That validation attracts attention and makes access to the next round more desirable.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • This suggests something deeper in American culture that has made leisure reading seem less desirable or less valuable.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 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
  • Though many would describe it as a sexy Western drama, the series centers on the idea that some people seem destined to be together, but only when the timing is finally right.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The vibrant dress showcased a sexy cut-out, perfectly accentuating her standout Bulgari necklace, which boasted two diamond collars and a central yellow cushion cut diamond.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Warrior Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel but faces an even greater challenge after encountering Grendel's seductive mother, leading to tragic consequences decades later.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Perhaps, then, what captivates us is a kind of redemption story—the seductive idea that technology can not only repair nature but absolve us for having degraded it.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • The service At both the hotel and the restaurant, the service is relaxed and personable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 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
  • Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she’s smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026
  • And if Golden State offered a luscious return for James’ former running mate, the Wizards would have no choice but to listen.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 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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