More attractive or pleasing to look at; more beautiful in a delicate or elegant way compared to something else.
Comparative form of pretty, which comes from Middle English pratie, possibly from Old Norse prettugr meaning 'clever' or 'cunning.' Over time, 'pretty' shifted from meaning clever to meaning attractive.
The word 'pretty' originally meant 'clever' in Old Norse—which is wild because we still use it that way when we say 'that's a pretty clever solution,' showing how one meaning of a word can survive in expressions even after we stop using it directly.
Appearance-based evaluation historically enforced on women through marriage markets and social status; male comparatives focus on capability/status, not looks.
When comparing appearance, apply equally regardless of gender. Better: specify the quality ('more vibrant', 'more balanced design') rather than comparative beauty judgments.
["more visually appealing","more striking","more elegant"]
Women's value has been disproportionately tied to appearance; resist appearance-first evaluation of people.
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