prettily

Example Sentences

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By handing Banks a length of rope instead, and standing by as she prettily ties it into a noose, they invite the audience to conclude that the many sins of “Top Model” weren’t merely systemic.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

From loud speakers, the doo-wop of The Moonglows singing “Sincerely” soared prettily over gritty streets.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

With its voluminous fabric that flared prettily when the wearer twirled, it was just the thing for a sock hop.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2024

“Oh!” she said prettily to the cop, in the now-time-tested dodge.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2022

It is a prettily told tale, after the manner of Ovid.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton