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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • ironic Awkward, unpleasant. from 16th c.
  • often|_|pejorative Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance. from 15th c.
  • Cunning; clever, skilful. from 9th c.
  • Excellent]], commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.). {{defdate|from 16th c.
  • from 15th c.
  • Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing. from 15th c.
  • Pleasant in sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. from 15th c.

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Adverb:

  • somewhat, fairly; contrasted with greater intensifiers.
  • somewhat, fairly, quite; used as a mild intensifier of adjectives and adverbs.

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Noun:

  • Something that is pretty.

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Verb:

  • To make pretty; to beautify

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