Prettiness and Plainness

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Prettiness noun - The qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses.

Usage example: the sugary prettiness of the knickknacks is sure to appeal to a certain type of collector

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Plainness is an antonym for prettiness.

Plainness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Prettiness is an antonym for plainness.

Nearby Words: plain, plainly

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