Pretty pictures Meaning in English
expression · lemma: pretty picture
Definition
Visually attractive or charming images, photos, or drawings. Sometimes used literally, and sometimes to describe things that look nice but may lack deeper meaning.
Usage & Nuances
'Pretty pictures' is usually informal and can be literal (actual images) or figurative (something that looks nice but may lack substance). Often used with children, art, Instagram posts, or as a gentle criticism. Common collocations: 'draw pretty pictures', 'show pretty pictures', 'just pretty pictures' (implying superficiality).
Example Sentences
She likes to draw pretty pictures with crayons.
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The book is full of pretty pictures of animals.
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Look at all these pretty pictures on the wall.
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Instagram is full of people posting pretty pictures of their travels.
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He talks a lot but only cares about making pretty pictures for his presentations.
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Sometimes life isn’t just about pretty pictures—there’s a lot behind the scenes.
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