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jolly vs pretty

pretty vs jolly

jolly is a noun but pretty is not a noun.

jolly and pretty both are adjectives.

jolly is a verb but pretty is not a verb.

jolly and pretty both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jolly Yes Yes Yes Yes
pretty No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, jolly and pretty are synonyms defined as:
  • jolly and pretty: to certain extent or degree
Other synonyms of jolly include fairly, middling, moderately, passably, reasonably, somewhat.
jolly (noun) pretty (noun)
a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
a happy party
jolly (adjective) pretty (adjective)
full of or showing high-spirited merriment (used ironically) unexpectedly bad
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
jolly (verb) pretty (verb)
be silly or tease one another
jolly (adverb) pretty (adverb)
to certain extent or degree to certain extent or degree
Difference between jolly and pretty

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