pretty boy
Vain handsome man
Pretty boy is a man or boy whose appearance is notably attractive in a way that seems soft, delicate, or excessively groomed.
The term often carries dismissive or mocking undertones, implying vanity or lack of toughness: He's too much of a pretty boy to get his hands dirty.
It can also suggest effeminacy or that someone's looks are their only asset.
Occasionally used admiringly, especially in contexts where polished appearance is valued.
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- stylishFashionably elegant
- fashionableCurrently in style
- trendyCurrently in vogue
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
tailored · sharp · sleek · chic · designer · well-dressed · natty · snappy
Attractive in appearance
- good-lookingVisually appealing person
- attractivePleasing to behold
- clean-cutNeat in appearance
- chiseledSharply cut, well-defined
photogenic · well-groomed · symmetrical · striking · comely · fair · appealing · sculpted
Excessively proud or futile
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- self-admiringFond of oneself
- preeningGrooming with vanity
peacocking · smug · superficial · self-absorbed · egotistical · prideful · posturing · shallow
Yielding to touch
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- daintyDelicately small and pretty
- effeminateMale seeming feminine
- refinedPurified or cultured
androgynous · gentle · sensitive · unmasculine · sissy · pampered · tender · smooth
Made neat and tidy
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- preenedGroomed oneself carefully
- manicuredCarefully trimmed and tended
- coiffedHaving styled hair
styled · pampered · moisturized · waxed · plucked · tanned · primped · meticulous
Ruined or overindulged
- entitledHaving rightful claim
- pamperedLavished with indulgence
- shelteredKept safe from harm
- coddledExcessively sheltered or indulged
soft-handed · rich-kid · elite · privileged · cushioned · untested · inexperienced
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- stylishFashionably elegant
- fashionableCurrently in style
- trendyCurrently in vogue
sartorial · tailored · sharp · sleek · chic · designer · well-dressed · natty · snappy · spiffy
handsome
Attractive in appearance
- good-lookingVisually appealing person
- attractivePleasing to behold
- clean-cutNeat in appearance
chiseled · photogenic · well-groomed · symmetrical · striking · comely · fair · appealing · sculpted · youthful
vain
Excessively proud or futile
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- self-admiringFond of oneself
preening · peacocking · smug · superficial · self-absorbed · egotistical · prideful · posturing · shallow
soft
Yielding to touch
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- daintyDelicately small and pretty
- effeminateMale seeming feminine
refined · androgynous · gentle · sensitive · unmasculine · sissy · pampered · tender · smooth · willowy
groomed
Made neat and tidy
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- preenedGroomed oneself carefully
- manicuredCarefully trimmed and tended
coiffed · styled · pampered · moisturized · waxed · plucked · tanned · primped · meticulous · immaculate
spoiled
Ruined or overindulged
coddled · soft-handed · rich-kid · elite · privileged · cushioned · untested · inexperienced
- men's groomingaftershave, beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, shaving cream
- eye candyhottie, hunk, babe, stud, knockout
pretty boyrough-hewn
Coarsely cut, left unsmoothed
grizzled · hard-bitten · battle-scarred · leathery · burly
pretty boyworking stiff
Ordinary employed person
roughneck · laborer · farmhand · ranch hand · longshoreman
boy, pretty, boyfriend, boyish, boyhood, prettify, prettiest, prettier, prettiness