ENGLISH
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pretty good

idiom
Meaning

This means something is quite good, but not amazing or perfect. It's a common way to say something is better than just 'okay'.


Examples
SIMPLE

The movie was pretty good.

CONTEXTUAL

I tried the new restaurant downtown last night, and the food was pretty good.

COMPLEX

Although the performance was not entirely flawless, the audience agreed that the lead actor gave a pretty good show.

Last updated April 22, 2026