English · Adjectives
prettiest
/ˈprɪtiɪst/
[/ˈprɪtiɪst/]
superlative of pretty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'pretty'. Used to say something is the most pretty of all.
Example
She wore the prettiest flowers.
She wore the prettiest flowers.
Etymology
From 'pretty' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.