# prettier

/ˈpɹɪtiɝ/ (US) · /pɹˈɪtiɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/prettier
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

more attractive or pleasant to look at than something else. You use this to compare two people, places, or things.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "more prettier" but "prettier" — Prettier is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a double comparative error.

## Usage notes

- Comparative form of 'pretty'. Typically follows a linking verb like 'look', 'seem', or 'be'.

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