Word
prettier
Phoneticspret·ti·er
US/ˈpɹɪtiɝ/
UK/pɹˈɪtiɐ/
Definition
adj. more attractive or pleasant to look at than something else. You use this to compare two people, places, or things.
adj. the comparative form of 'pretty'; describes a higher degree of aesthetic appeal or physical attractiveness. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or attributively before a noun.
Examples
“The garden looks much prettier now that the flowers are blooming.”
“She decided that the blue dress was prettier than the red one for the summer wedding.”
“While the old town square is historically significant, the newly renovated waterfront is arguably prettier, featuring modern lighting and elegant landscaping that attracts tourists every evening.”
Examples
simple
“The garden looks much prettier now that the flowers are blooming.”
contextual
“She decided that the blue dress was prettier than the red one for the summer wedding.”
complex
“While the old town square is historically significant, the newly renovated waterfront is arguably prettier, featuring modern lighting and elegant landscaping that attracts tourists every evening.”
Usage
Comparative form of 'pretty'. Typically follows a linking verb like 'look', 'seem', or 'be'.
Pitfall
more prettier
prettier
Prettier is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a double comparative error.
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