cute

cute · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.

  2. 2.

    Sexually attractive; good-looking.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) Clever or shrewd, sometimes in an annoying way.

Related words

Antonyms: repulsive, ugly, unattractive
See also: adorable, cutest, pretty
Synonyms: adorable, charming, pretty, sweet

Etymology

Originally an American English shortening of acute in the sense of "clever, shrewd" in the 18th century. The meaning shifted to "pretty, attractive" in the 19th century, especially in American usage.