cute

adjective

ˈkyüt How to pronounce cute (audio)
Definition of cutenext
1
as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants

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2
as in playful
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks

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3
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over

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a cute couple
an adorable couple
a beautiful couple
a sweet couple
a lovely couple
an attractive couple
a cute name
an adorable name
an interesting name
a nice name
a cool name
a lovely name
a cute idea
a sweet idea
a clever idea
a quaint idea
a quirky idea
an adorable idea
cute clothes
fashionable clothes
trendy clothes
stylish clothes
chic clothes
gorgeous clothes
a cute kid
an adorable kid
a precious kid
a lovable kid
a sweet kid
a lovely kid

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Recent Examples of cute Disrupts a Holiday in Twisted Coming of Age Adaptation The Creepers come in three sizes: the giant, furry mama queen, the smaller juniors, and the cute babies, both of whom roll around and follow the mama. — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025 Many of us are familiar with the cute English MG Drophead Coupes (roadsters) with their four-cylinder engines and stick shifts. — David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025 These thick, long-lasting steamers will never wimp out mid-shower, and the cute packaging sure doesn't hurt either. — Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Mar. 2025 In December 2024, the brand opened a cute hut that could have been plucked out of a Disney cartoon on the beach of the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya. — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
  1. cunning
  2. playful
  3. beautiful
  4. subtle
  5. smart
  6. lovely
  7. slick
  8. wise
Adjective
  • Michael Douglas — Wall Street (1987) Gordon Gekko is a cunning and unscrupulous corporate predator who crystallized the Reagan-era ethos into three words.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda (Ariana Grande) is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of cunning
Adjective
  • Designers are leaning into contrast, pairing breezy fabrics with tailored precision while a muted yet playful color palette sets the tone.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
  • At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of playful
Adjective
  • Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Once the foot is under the ball and has left the ground, a subtle flick of the ankle sends it forward to create the dipping motion that will bring it back down quickly.
    — Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, artists such as Mondrian and Klimt would likely not have been aware of fractals, or the math that underpins them, but perhaps had an innate understanding of the subtle proportions all trees share, according to the researchers.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • Dalman, 26, just reached the end of his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons and is heralded as a smart, steady lineman who can be an asset as a run blocker.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • There are less ad-intrusive smart TV platforms available besides Roku.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Watch out for slippery roads: The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Watch out for slippery roads: The first half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mix of rain, grime, and oil.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of wise

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