Spell Bee Word: pretty

Basic Details

Word: Pretty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Attractive in a delicate way; pleasing to the eye.

Synonyms: Attractive, lovely, beautiful

Antonyms: Ugly, unsightly

Idioms and Phrases

1. Pretty as a picture: Used to describe someone or something that is very attractive. Example: "The garden was pretty as a picture, with colourful flowers blooming everywhere."
2. Pretty good: Means quite good or fairly satisfactory. Example: "She did a pretty good job on her school project; I was impressed!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dress she wore to the party was so pretty that everyone complimented her.

Example 2: We saw a pretty sunset over the hills that filled the sky with beautiful colours.

Example 3: The little girl had a pretty smile that brightened up the room.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "pretty" originally meant 'crafty or sly'? Over time, its meaning shifted to refer to beauty and attractiveness.

Famous Quote

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." - William Shakespeare

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "pretty" mean?

a) Very tall
b) Attractive in a delicate way
c) Very loud
d) Very strong

Answer: b) Attractive in a delicate way

2. Which of these is a synonym of "pretty"?

a) Ugly
b) Attractive
c) Heavy
d) Angry

Answer: b) Attractive

3. Which sentence uses "pretty" correctly?

a) The book was pretty to read.
b) The pretty flowers bloomed in spring.
c) The cat is pretty loud.
d) The car was pretty fast.

Answer: b) The pretty flowers bloomed in spring.

4. Which idiom means the same as "pretty"?

a) Pretty as a picture
b) As strong as an ox
c) Busy as a bee
d) Cool as a cucumber

Answer: a) Pretty as a picture

5. What is the opposite of "pretty"?

a) Beautiful
b) Attractive
c) Ugly
d) Lovely

Answer: c) Ugly