English · Adjectives
prettier
/ˈprɪtiər/
[/ˈprɪtiər/]
comparative of pretty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'pretty'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more pretty than the other.
Example
This dress is prettier than that one.
This dress is prettier than that one.
Etymology
From 'pretty' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.