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approximate	guessed at, but with enough knowledge to make a pretty good guess; estimated. [1/2 definitions]
cute	pretty, charming, or adorable.
dainty	small, pretty, and delicate.
darling	(informal) amusing, pretty, or appealing. [1/5 definitions]
decanter	a pretty glass bottle with a stopper. A decanter is usually used to serve wine or liquor.
homely	not pretty or handsome; plain. [1/3 definitions]
mignon	small and pretty; delicate or dainty.
PDQ	(informal) abbreviation of "pretty damn quick."
prettify	to give a pretty, attractive, or pleasant appearance to (usu. something ugly or unpleasant). [1/2 definitions]
pretty	to enhance the appearance of (something) by making it pretty (sometimes fol. by "up"). [1/5 definitions]
unpretty	combined form of pretty.
water lily	a plant that grows in a pond or lake. Water lilies have large, flat, floating leaves and pretty flowers in various colors. [1/2 definitions]
well-favored	pretty; handsome; good-looking.

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