Definition Synonyms
Definition of cute - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearanceattractive in a pretty, endearing, or youthful way
- That puppy is so cute!
2.
sexualUS sexually attractive or pleasingUS
- She thought the actor was really cute.
3.
clevernessUS clever or shrewd in a charming wayUS
- His cute solution to the problem impressed everyone.
Expressions with cute
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very cute and endearing in a small way
That puppy is cute as a button!
extremely attractive or charming like a beautiful picture
The baby looked cute as a picture in her new dress.
very attractive and charming, like a speckled young dog
That kitten is cute as a speckled pup!
encounter in an adorable or amusing way
They meet cute at the coffee shop, spilling drinks.
girl attractive in a charming way
Everyone noticed the cute girl at the party.
extremely attractive or charming
The puppy is so cute and playful.
very cute or adorable in appearance or manner
The puppy was cute as a bug's ear when it slept.
charming first encounter in a story
Their cute meet happened at the coffee shop.
extremely adorable or charming in appearance
The baby in the bunny costume looked cute as a pin.
Origin of cute
Latin, acutus (sharp)
Terms with cute included in their meaning
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animals
cute or young rabbit
nose shape
small, round, flat nose considered cute
animal
cute dog regardless of age
animals
young dog often playful and cute
animals
young rabbit often seen as cute
cute animal
small creature that looks like a fluffy ball
pet talk
informal word for a small or cute dog
affection
nickname for someone sweet or cute
gamine look
cute petite woman with short hair
endearing
in a way that is charming and cute
affection
person who is cute or endearing
aesthetics
charming or cute in a delightful way
appearance
extremely cute or charming
adoration response
expresses affection or endearment towards something cute
facial expression
forced grin that seems fake or overly cute
affection
cute person or animal
term of endearment
person called cute in an affectionate way
small size
smaller than usual in a cute or playful way
body shape
having a short, plump body, sometimes seen as cute
person
angry in a childish or cute way
adorable horror
cute and spooky in a nonthreatening way
style and emotion
excessively cute, sweet, or sentimental in a silly way
cute entity
small and cute creature or object
endearment
cute or charming person, often a child
Examples of cute in a sentence
What a cute idea for a birthday card. I met a cute guy at the café. That singer is cute in concert. Her cute trick got her out of trouble. The cute idea saved us a lot of time.
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- French:mignon, sexy, ...
- German:niedlich, attraktiv, ...
- Italian:carino, sexy, ...
- Spanish:lindo, guapo, ...
- Portuguese:fofo, giro, ...
- Chinese:可爱的, 性感的, ...
- Japanese:かわいい, 魅力的な, ...
- Arabic:جَذَّاب, جَذّاب, ...
- Hebrew:חָמוּד, סֶקְסִי, ...
- Russian:милый, сексуально привлекательный, ...
- Ukrainian:милий, симпатичний, ...
- Hindi:प्यारा, सेक्सी, ...
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