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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.

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