Idiom idiom
pretty good
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
“The movie was pretty good.”
“I tried the new restaurant downtown last night, and the food was pretty good.”
“Although the performance was not entirely flawless, the audience agreed that the lead actor gave a pretty good show.”
Last updated April 22, 2026