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prettiness


Meanings
  • Adjective

    The quality of being pleasing to the sight or sense; attractiveness.

  • The state or quality of being lovely, charming, or delightful.


Rhymes
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beauty , daintiness , delicacy , gracefulness , neatness
Variants
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prettiness , prettinesses
Forms
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prettier, prettiest


Etymology
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From Old French 'prez', meaning 'before' + 'tes', meaning 'face'. The word originally meant 'pleasing to the sight'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'prettiness' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to compliment someone on their prettiness directly.

  3. Prettiness is often used to describe inanimate objects as well as people.


Related Concepts
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  1. Beauty: A concept closely related to prettiness, but often refers to a more comprehensive and subjective sense of attractiveness.

  2. Aesthetics: The study of the nature and principles of beauty, especially in the arts.


Culture
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Prettiness is often associated with femininity and beauty. It is a concept that has been explored extensively in art, literature, and popular culture. For example, in literature, the concept of prettiness is often used to describe characters or settings that are aesthetically pleasing. In art, it is a common theme in paintings and sculptures. In popular culture, prettiness is often equated with attractiveness and is valued in fashion, beauty pageants, and media.

How to Memorize "prettiness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a beautiful scene, such as a garden in full bloom or a sunset over the ocean, to help memorize the concept of prettiness.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pretty equals pleasing to the eye' to help remember the definition of prettiness.


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