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passably vs pretty

pretty vs passably

passably is not an adjective while pretty is an adjective.

passably and pretty both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
passably No No No Yes
pretty No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, passably and pretty are synonyms defined as:
  • passably and pretty: to certain extent or degree
Other synonyms of passably include fairly, jolly, middling, moderately, reasonably, somewhat.
passably (adjective) pretty (adjective)
(used ironically) unexpectedly bad
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
passably (adverb) pretty (adverb)
to certain extent or degree to certain extent or degree
Difference between passably and pretty

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