Even after 1900 children were still being called cute as a compliment to their intelligence. Explore the definition of the word cute, as well as its versatile usage, synonyms, examples, etymology, and more. (especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive
Nude and cute
Attractive, especially in a dainty way
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Something or someone that is cute is very pretty or attractive, or is intended to appear pretty or attractive. Our reaction to cute attributes is understood as the way nature ensures mammals care for their young. Definition of cute adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Affectedly or mincingly pretty or clever The child has acquired some intolerably cute mannerisms Informal terms in a cute, charming, or amusing way In this type of movie the boy and girl.
Cute was originally a shortened form of acute in the sense keenly perceptive or discerning, shrewd. in this sense cute is first recorded in a dictionary published in 1731.
