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Meaning of "pretties" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PRETTIES

pretties  [ˈprɪtɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRETTIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pretties is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRETTIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pretties

Pretties is a 2005 science fiction novel and the second book of the Uglies Trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future dystopian world in which everyone is turned "Pretty" by extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching age 16. It tells the story of teenager Tally Youngblood who rebels against society's enforced conformity.

Definition of pretties in the English dictionary

The first definition of pretties in the dictionary is pretty women. Other definition of pretties is pretty things; ornaments. Pretties is also my pretties a way of addressing a group of people.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRETTIES


amenities
əˈmiːnɪtɪz
austerities
ɔːˈsterɪtɪz
barbarities
bɑːˈbærɪtɪz
capabilities
ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtɪz
celebrities
sɪˈlebrɪtɪz
charities
ˈtʃærɪtɪz
communities
kəˈmjuːnɪtɪz
disparities
dɪˈspærɪtɪz
facilities
fəˈsɪlɪtɪz
humanities
hjuːˈmænɪtɪz
imparities
ɪmˈpærɪtɪz
jequerities
dʒɪˈkwɪrɪtɪz
jequirities
dʒɪˈkwɪrɪtɪz
lithotrities
lɪˈθɒtrɪtɪz
minorities
maɪˈnɒrɪtɪz
polarities
pəʊˈlærɪtɪz
rarities
ˈreərɪtɪz
securities
sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪz
universities
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪtɪz
verities
ˈverɪtɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRETTIES

pretrain
pretravel
pretreat
pretreatment
pretrim
prettied
prettier
prettiest
prettification
prettified
prettifier
prettifies
prettify
prettily
prettiness
pretty
pretty boy
pretty-pretty
prettyish
prettyism

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRETTIES

activities
butties
catties
chupatties
cities
cutties
ditties
fatties
flatties
gutties
hotties
jetties
kitties
netties
patties
potties
putties
Scotties
snotties
tatties

Synonyms and antonyms of pretties in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pretties» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRETTIES

Find out the translation of pretties to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pretties from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pretties» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

美眉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pretties
570 millions of speakers

English

pretties
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अलंकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يجمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

красивые вещи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enfeites
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাঙ্গালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pretties
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pretties
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pretties
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

下着
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

예뻐요
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pretties
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ trang trí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pretties
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Pretties
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pretties
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pretties
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pretties
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

красиві речі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Pretties
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pretties
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mooie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pretties
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pretties
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pretties

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRETTIES»

The term «pretties» is regularly used and occupies the 63.005 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRETTIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pretties» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pretties» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pretties

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRETTIES»

Discover the use of pretties in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pretties and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pretties
Tally has finally become 'pretty'.
Scott Westerfeld, 2010
2
The Clique #14: A Tale of Two Pretties
Over the past thirteen novels, avid fans of Massie, Alicia, Dylan, Kristin, and Claire, have made The Clique one of the premier bestselling series in the world.
Lisi Harrison, 2011
3
Uglies, The Collector's Set: Uglies, Pretties, Specials, Extras
Westerfeld's #1 "New York Times"-bestselling Uglies series is now available in a collectible paperback boxed set. It includes "Uglies, Pretties, Specials," and "Extras."
Scott Westerfeld, 2009
4
Uglies
But then she meets Shay, who is also fifteen - but with a very different outlook on life. Shay isn't sure she wants to be Pretty and plans to escape to a community in the forest - the Rusty Ruins - where Uglies go to escape ' turning'.
Scott Westerfeld, 2010
5
Specials
"Special Circumstances" - These words have sent chills down Tally's spine since her days as a rebellious Ugly. Back then Specials were a sinister rumour - frighteningly beautiful, dangerously strong, breathtakingly fast.
Scott Westerfeld, 2010
6
Extras
So Tally took off to live on her own in the wild. Fast forward... Tally discovers another brand new world. In Extras, it's all about who you know, and how much you have. It's just like LA. Only Paris and Nicole are way dead.
Scott Westerfeld, 2010
7
Pretties with Ugly Thoughts: Studying Critical Approaches to ...
Studying Critical Approaches to Modern Beauty Politics in Scott Westerfeld`s " Uglies"-Trilogy Thérèse Remus. societies and media which make people perceive their bodies as negative and inferior. As they are considered to be dystopian ...
Thérèse Remus, 2013
8
Uglies Quartet: Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras
And then, a generation later, a world obsessed with fame and instant celebrity - and filled with extras - will reap the consequences. This ebook boxed set includes all four titles in the international bestselling series.
Scott Westerfeld, 2013
9
A Tale of Two Pretties
As the girls face some tough decisions and some life-changing events, the Pretty Committee may come to an end.
Lisi Harrison, 2011
10
Uglies
Then Aya meets a clique of girls who pull crazy tricks. She knows she can propel herself into celebrity; but at what cost? There’s more at stake than Aya realizes in this spectacular conclusion to the Uglies series.
Scott Westerfeld, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRETTIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pretties is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Yale University: On Gunfights, US Colonialism, and Studying the …
Myth pretties this up in a way that's presentable, turning conflicts into struggles between good and evil. It transforms anarchy into a melodrama ... «Sierra Sun Times, Jul 15»
2
All-male burlesque show canceled; all-star replacement planned
Nanos said performers from several troupes in town -- including Bat Ass Bitches, Galatea Burlesk, Red Room Girls and Bomb City Pretties, ... «Amarillo.com, Jul 15»
3
Glass Mind Theatre's THE PRETTIES Opens 8/7
Furies scream, goddesses judge, and dead girls ponder in Ann Turiano's THE PRETTIES, an adaptation of Aeschylus' blood-soaked trilogy ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
4
AhoriBuzz is the psychedelic brain child of musical genius Aaron …
... from his work with previous bands Weta, Cairo Knife Fight and Fly My Pretties to collaborations with some of New Zealand's top musicians. «Nelson Mail, Jul 15»
5
Rock star Alice Cooper is ready to shock Paso Robles
... introduced the band to rock pioneer and producer Frank Zappa, whose Straight Records released their debut album, 1969's “Pretties For You ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Toyota Motor Sport 2015 returns to Saphan Hin
There were no “official” pretties at the event, but Class Act Media's PR Manager Angkana (Ae) Nuram was more than happy to pose with one of ... «The Phuket News, Jul 15»
7
Anna Coddington And Lips Announce New Zealand Tour
A regular in the Fly My Pretties collaboration, Anna Coddington's enchanting live performances and stunning songwriting have seen the ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
Wanted 'pretty' reports to CSD in Chuwong's suspicious car crash …
BANGKOK: — One of the two show girls or “pretties” wanted by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) for questioning in connection with the ... «ThaiVisa News, Jul 15»
9
How to get online dates over 50: a pragmatic (if infuriating) look at …
My intrepid-looking pic (windswept hair, freckle-faced, no make-up) clearly doesn't cut the mustard compared to girly-girly pretties. Not even ... «High50, Jul 15»
10
On gunfights, US colonialism, and studying the American West on …
Myth pretties this up in a way that's presentable, turning conflicts into struggles between good and evil. It transforms anarchy into a melodrama ... «Yale News, Jul 15»

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