Word Comparison
Beautiful
vsPretty
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/·/ˈpɹɪti/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Beautiful
nounSomeone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.
Pretty
nounA pretty person; a term of address to a pretty person.
Also: Something that is pretty.
💡 When to Use Each
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