American Sign Language: "pretty" / "beautiful"

PRETTY:
The handshape is a "relaxed five" that turns into the handshape you get at the end of doing the "AND" sign.

 

PRETTY (side view)


 


PRETTY (version)
The movement of this version of the sign travels a more rounded path.

 


The sign "BEAUTIFUL" opens up at the end of the sign.
Memory aid: Sort of like a flower blooming.


 


 
Notes:

 

Also glossed as: PRETTY | PRETTY-[beautiful, handsome, good looking]

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 20.

Practice sentences using this sign:

HAIR, LONG-HAIR, SHORT-HAIR, YOU THINK PRETTY WHICH? (Which do you think is prettier, long hair or short hair?)

Related signs:

BUZZ-CUT | CL:C | CURLY-HAIR | CUTE | EYES | FACE | FAT | FOOL