Cute: meaning, definitions and examples

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cute

 

[ kjuหt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

animal description

Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.

Synonyms

adorable, charming, lovable, sweet

Examples of usage

  • She has a cute little dog.
  • The baby looks so cute in that outfit.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance description

Pleasing and attractive, especially because of a childlike charm.

Synonyms

appealing, delightful, engaging, winsome

Examples of usage

  • She had a cute smile.
  • The kitten's playful antics were very cute.
Context #3 | Noun

affectionate term

An affectionate term of address.

Synonyms

darling, dear, love, sweetheart

Examples of usage

  • Hey, cutie!
  • You're such a cutie pie.

Translations

Translations of the word "cute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fofo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคฐเคพ (pyara)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรผรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ imut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ‚ใ„ใ„ (kawaii)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mignon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lindo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์—ฌ์šด (gwiyeoun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุทูŠู (latif)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roztomilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ roztomilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็ˆฑ (kฤ›'ร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ luลกtkan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนะบั–ะผะดั– (sรผรฝkimdi)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (saqvareli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lindo

Etymology

The word 'cute' originated in the 18th century from the shortening of 'acute' to 'cute'. Originally, it was used to describe sharp or clever wit. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe things that are attractive or endearing, particularly in a childlike way. Today, 'cute' is a widely used term to express affection or admiration for someone or something.

See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,966, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.