pretty too much

USAGE SUMMARY

"pretty too much" is not correct and cannot be used in written English.
If you want to use an adverb to modify the adjective "pretty," the proper usage is "pretty too." For example: "The flowers were pretty too."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

"They are told not to be too loud, too pretty, too much out of the ordinary.

The Guardian

Seldom played in its entirety, today it's often dismissed as too facile and too pretty — too much like a soundtrack, if you will, which is ironic, since that's exactly how it was intended.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

Emilia: I wouldn't worry / Your pretty heads too much / About all that / As I have now decided / To let myself grow old /Anyway.

The Guardian - Books

One response that kept coming up in various forms was that I either looked "too nice," "too pretty" or too much of a "good girl" to be a sex worker.

Vice

It was a set piece: it made an impression on the audience, and it was pretty close to too much.

The New York Times - Arts

"There have been a few sendings-off in recent games, but in the five or six derby games I've played in they have been pretty good, not too much trouble or 22-man brawls," added the 30-year-old.

BBC

But take care -- glue and felt isn't always pretty, especially if too much glue is used.

WikiHow

He found out that I stream "Pretty Little Liars," spend too much money and avoid doing the dishes.

The New York Times

I got around pretty well, but after too much walking my knee ached, and I could never kneel, bend my knee too much, or sit with my knee bent.

Harvard University

There's a particular role you're supposed to play as an oppressed woman... you're supposed to smile and look pretty and not say too much".

The Guardian - Books

And for a society that pretty clearly spends far too much on health care, sticking with catastrophic coverage frees up money — thousands for individuals and families, billions for the government — to spend on something other than the insurance-medical complex.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When aiming for emphasis, prefer grammatically correct alternatives like "excessively" or "overly" instead of the non-standard "pretty too much". For example, say "excessively detailed" rather than "pretty too much detailed".

Common error

Avoid using "pretty" to modify "too much". This construction is not standard English. Instead, consider using more precise adverbs like "very", "quite", or "extremely" to achieve the desired level of emphasis.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "pretty too much" functions as an adverbial modifier, attempting to intensify the degree of excess. However, as Ludwig AI notes, it is not grammatically correct in standard English. Examples show attempts to use it before adjectives.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

67%

Wiki

33%

Science

0%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "pretty too much" is considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI identifies it as non-standard English. While examples exist in news and media, its informal nature and grammatical issues make it unsuitable for formal writing. Instead, consider using more grammatically sound alternatives such as "quite excessive" or "overly [adjective]" to convey a similar meaning with greater clarity and precision. Its limited frequency across various sources further underscores the recommendation to avoid this phrase in favor of more accepted expressions.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

quite excessive

Replaces "pretty" with "quite" and "too much" with "excessive", indicating a high degree of something.

rather extreme

Uses "rather" instead of "pretty" and "extreme" in place of "too much", suggesting a deviation from the norm.

unduly excessive

Emphasizes the inappropriateness of the excess with "unduly".

excessively lovely

Focuses on the loveliness being the excessive aspect. "Excessively" indicates the high degree.

overly attractive

Highlights attractiveness as the aspect that is present to a surplus degree.

extremely overdone

Implies that something has been done to an excessive degree, pushing it beyond a limit.

decidedly extravagant

Substitutes "pretty" with "decidedly" and "too much" with "extravagant", indicating lavishness.

noticeably immoderate

Highlights that lack of moderation is easily noticed.

somewhat exaggerated

Indicates that something is stretched beyond its actual bounds to some extent.

slightly inflated

Implies something is expanded beyond its normal or acceptable level.

FAQs

Is "pretty too much" grammatically correct?

No, "pretty too much" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. Ludwig AI confirms that this phrase is not correct and cannot be used in written English. Use alternatives to convey your intended meaning more effectively.

What are some ways to say something is excessive?

You can use phrases like "quite excessive", "rather extreme", or "unduly excessive" to indicate that something is beyond what is necessary or acceptable.

How can I emphasize that something is overly attractive?

Instead of "pretty too much", consider using phrases like "excessively lovely" or "overly attractive" to convey that something's attractiveness is beyond what is expected or desired.

What is a better alternative to "pretty too much" when describing something exaggerated?

Alternatives such as "somewhat exaggerated" or "slightly inflated" may be more suitable and grammatically sound options.