Meaning & use

cute

adjective·Everyday

Attractive in a charming, endearing, or delicate way, especially something small or youthful.

See it in a sentence

The puppy's floppy ears and round eyes made it look impossibly cute.

She decorated the nursery with cute little animal prints in soft pastel colors.

A note on using this word

Cute is informal and often used for children, animals, or small objects; 'attractive' is more neutral and suits adults or formal writing.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

unattractivehideous

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