adj
cute
kyoot
adj
1
Attractive in a charming, often small or youthful way.
"The puppy is so cute everyone wants to hold it."
"She thought his nervous laugh was cute."
2
Trying too hard to be clever or charming, in a way that can seem forced.
"His cute remarks got old fast."
How to Use Cute
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEndearingly attractive, often used for babies, animals, or someone you find charming.
Common pairings
so cute
cute puppy
play cute
Word Forms
cuter comparative, cutest superlative
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Etymology
A shortened form of "acute," originally meaning "sharp-witted"; the meaning shifted in 19th-century American slang to "pretty" and "endearing."