# prettiest

/ˈpɹɪtiəst/ (US) · /pɹˈɪtiəst/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/prettiest
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the most attractive or pleasant to look at. You use this when comparing three or more people or things.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'pretty'; describes the highest degree of physical attractiveness or aesthetic appeal among a group.

## Examples

- She wore the prettiest dress in the shop.
- After visiting every garden in the village, the judges decided that the one on the corner was the prettiest.
- While the other mountains were more impressive in scale, the smallest peak was considered the prettiest because of its unique purple wildflowers and crystal-clear streams.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most prettiest" but "the prettiest" — Double superlatives are incorrect; since 'pretty' is a two-syllable word ending in 'y', it takes the '-iest' suffix instead of 'most'.

## Usage notes

- Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the' and followed by a noun or a prepositional phrase starting with 'of' or 'in'.

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