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Hi, 'Beautiful' is to a much higher degree than 'pretty'. Clive
- Hi, 'Beautiful' is to a much higher degree than 'pretty'.
- Clive
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Hi Clive,
My I generalize what you say here in a rough degree: If two words have the same basic meaning, usually the long word is to a higher degree than the short one.
Does this make sense? Thanks.
Osee
My I generalize what you say here in a rough degree: If two words have the same basic meaning, usually the long word is to a higher degree than the short one.
Does this make sense? Thanks.
Osee
CliveHi,
'Beautiful' is to a much higher degree than 'pretty'.
Clive
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I think the word 'Beautiful' sounds more formal than the word 'Pretty'. (My humble opinion)
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OseeHi Clive,
My I generalize what you say here in a rough degree: If two words have the same basic meaning, usually the long word is to a higher degree than the short one.
Does this make sense? Thanks.
OseeCliveHi,
'Beautiful' is to a much higher degree than 'pretty'.
Clive
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'Pretty' applies to face. Beauty' to both face and body. However, you can't say he is beautiful. He is handsome and has a pretty face. Sounds ok to me.
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Hi,
You're right that we usually don't describe a man as beautiful, but neither do we usually say that a man is pretty, or has a pretty face.
Best wishes, Clive
You're right that we usually don't describe a man as beautiful, but neither do we usually say that a man is pretty, or has a pretty face.
Best wishes, Clive
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CliveHi,
You're right that we usually don't describe a man as beautiful, but neither do we usually say that a man is pretty, or has a pretty face.
Best wishes, Clive
I've heard Kevin McConnaughay (sp?) described as 'beautiful' as well as 'pretty' -- and numerous women described as 'han
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True. But learners should note that most men, I think, would not like you to tell them directly that they are pretty. (Hi, Philip, you look pretty today)
If you decide to say it, my advice is to say it about someone who is not directly present in the conversation.
True. But learners should note that most men, I think, would not like you to tell them directly that they are pretty. (Hi, Philip, you look pretty today)
If you decide to say it, my advice is to say it about someone who is not directly present in the conversation.
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