prettiedadj.

Brit.

/ˈprɪtɪd/, U.S.

/ˈprɪdid/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pretty v., -ed suffix¹.

Etymology: < pretty v. + -ed suffix¹. Compare earlier prettified adj. at prettify v. Derivatives.

Made pretty or attractive; smartened up. Frequently in prettied-up.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [adjective] > improved in appearance > made pretty

prettified1855

prettied-up1939

1939 R. Chandler Big Sleep xxii. 182 A low-voiced prettied-up rhumba.

1979 J. Scott Clutch of Vipers vi. 91 The Chief Constable came in; looking..bull-shouldered in these prettied surroundings.

1996 Kirkus Rev. (Nexis) 1 Jan. This is a prettied history:..a self-reliant, uncomplaining troupe reaches an earthly paradise through a combination of pluck, good deeds, providential turns, and derring-do.

1996 Valley Independent (Monessen, Pa.) 27 Apr. 5 a/3 We don't need a prettied-up borough building.., We need our streets repaired.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	prettied
释义	prettiedadj. Brit. /ˈprɪtɪd/, U.S. /ˈprɪdid/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pretty v., -ed suffix¹. Etymology: < pretty v. + -ed suffix¹. Compare earlier prettified adj. at prettify v. Derivatives. Made pretty or attractive; smartened up. Frequently in prettied-up. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [adjective] > improved in appearance > made pretty prettified1855 prettied-up1939 1939 R. Chandler Big Sleep xxii. 182 A low-voiced prettied-up rhumba. 1979 J. Scott Clutch of Vipers vi. 91 The Chief Constable came in; looking..bull-shouldered in these prettied surroundings. 1996 Kirkus Rev. (Nexis) 1 Jan. This is a prettied history:..a self-reliant, uncomplaining troupe reaches an earthly paradise through a combination of pluck, good deeds, providential turns, and derring-do. 1996 Valley Independent (Monessen, Pa.) 27 Apr. 5 a/3 We don't need a prettied-up borough building.., We need our streets repaired. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1939
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