prettiness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being attractive in a delicate, charming, or pleasing way.

Examples

The cottage was admired for the natural prettiness of its garden.
She was often complimented on the prettiness of her handwriting.

Synonyms: charm, beauty, loveliness, attractiveness

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prettiness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪtinəs/

Definition

The quality of being attractive in a delicate, charming, or pleasing way.

Examples

The cottage was admired for the natural prettiness of its garden.
She was often complimented on the prettiness of her handwriting.
He found a certain prettiness in the way the morning light hit the old wooden floor.

Synonyms of prettiness

Words with a similar meaning to prettiness:

Antonyms of prettiness

Words with the opposite meaning to prettiness:

ugliness

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