Synonyms for prettily

Grammar : Adv

Spell : prit-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɪt i

Définition of prettily

Origin : early 15c., from pretty (adj.) + -ly (2).

adv pleasingly

Example sentences :

She laughed her little laugh of pleasure, and thanked him prettily for the compliment.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

The room itself was prettily furnished in the Dutch fashion, and there were flowers.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

Pile them prettily on a dish, and decorate them with holly leaves.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

But why, as you have begun your argument so prettily, do you not go on with the rest?
Extract from : « Eryxias » by An Imitator of Plato

This being Whit Sunday, the interior of the church was prettily decorated.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

"I hope we've learned something," said Miss Amabel earnestly and yet prettily too.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

The red cap is usual, and the hair is often prettily braided.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine -- Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 » by Various

The one who spoke most prettily and answered most wisely should be chosen as her husband.
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

And then these extra prayers were printed so prettily, they rhymed so profusely.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

They tell me it is prettily situated, but I 've never seen it.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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