WORD COMPARISON

Pretty vs Lovely: What's the Difference?

Meanings, parts of speech, examples, and direct dictionary links.

Quick Difference

Pretty means Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.. Lovely means Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace..

Pretty Meaning

Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.

Lovely Meaning

Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace.

Pretty vs Lovely Comparison Table

FeaturePrettyLovely
MeaningPleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace.
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
Example'Petit Posy' brassicas […] are a cross between kale and brussels sprouts, and are really very pretty with a mild, sweet taste.His pink coat was lovely

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between pretty and lovely?

Pretty means Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children., while lovely means Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace..

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