prettiness
/ˈprɪtinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈprɪtinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpri-tē-nəs ˈpər-, ˈpru̇-/ (ame, mw)
prettiness — 名詞
1. a quality that makes someone or something pleasing to look at, especially in a s
漂亮；可愛
輕柔、討喜的外表吸引力
a quality that makes someone or something pleasing to look at, especially in a soft, delicate, or charming way — for example, the prettiness of a child’s face, a cluster of wildflowers, or a lace-trimmed dress; less grand and powerful than beauty, but appealing in a gentle, refined manner.
Tara admired the delicate prettiness of the cherry blossoms against the grey sky.
Tara 很欣賞櫻花在灰濛濛天空襯托下的那份細緻美感。
collocation: delicate prettiness
The old cottage had a simple prettiness that Mert liked more than modern houses nearby.
那間老舊小屋有種樸素的可愛，Mert 覺得比附近那些現代房屋更吸引人。
collocation: simple prettiness
Otis spotted the prettiness of the handmade cards and bought three for his sister.
Otis 看到那些手工卡片很漂亮，便買了三張要送給妹妹。
Jiwoo moved across the stage with such gentle prettiness that the audience forgot their phones.
Jiwoo 在台上的舉手投足優雅輕柔，觀眾看得入迷，連手機都忘了看。
The quiet prettiness of the morning light on the river was what Ignacio painted.
Ignacio 畫的是晨光灑在河面上的那份寧靜之美。
- beauty
broader and more powerful; can describe grand, deep, or impressive attractiveness (a mountain, a piece of music, a person’s character)
- loveliness
similar but slightly warmer and more emotional; often used for people and personal qualities rather than objects
- attractiveness
more general and neutral; can be physical, romantic, or professional without the soft/delicate association
- charm
focuses more on personality, manner, or old-fashioned appeal than on physical appearance
- ugliness
opposite extreme; the quality of being unpleasant to look at
文法句型
prettiness of [noun phrase]
the prettiness of [something]
用法筆記
Often describes a delicate or charming kind of attractiveness rather than the grandeur suggested by beauty. Unlike beauty, which can apply to powerful landscapes, deep emotions, or impressive works, prettiness tends to describe small, soft, or graceful things — faces, flowers, gardens, patterns, lace, and simple scenes. It is almost always used in a positive sense.