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
  • The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
  • There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This was once a highly desirable area, where rich sea merchants bought mansions on Judges Drive.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • The group arrived as polished, presentable representatives of the 1960s Village folk scene.
    Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The next presentable opportunity was Raphinha’s lob discussed above, but the best of the lot fell to Lewandowski in the 76th minute.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of presentable
Adjective
  • But the parties happening before and after the awards show set the scene for even sexier fashions to take flight.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Forget boring party platter fodder and say hello to the new, improved melon: its more sustainable and much sexier.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • His seductive and affable manner of describing the essence of a budding romance in layman’s terms is inviting.
    Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
  • His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • Strong acting and personable deliveries from all three actors (Emjay Anthony as Dylan, Kezii Curtis as Spud, and, especially, Chiara Aurelia as Jordy) kept me pressing play as the teens toed the blurring line between their lie and their reality.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Steele’s personable approach led him to develop a rapport with his players after taking over as interim head coach in 2023.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of personable
Adjective
  • Spicy orchard fruits define the luscious, soft palate underpinned by caramel, vanilla ice cream, and delightful woody mahogany layers.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Fresh herbs bring a luscious touch of flavor indulgence to vinaigrette.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of luscious
Adjective
  • Red hair, especially in a bolder format like foxy red, implies a fearlessness of being perceived and a sense of staunch individuality.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
  • With a lady photographer and a foxy actress named, incredibly, Poupee Bocar, K. & I sneak aboard the People’s Train for a day at Machu Picchu.
    Tom Burke, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of foxy
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Thesaurus Entries Near prettyish

prettying (up)

prettyish

pretty much

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