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cute

The correct spelling is cute.

How to pronounce cute

/kjuːt/
adjective

IPA: /kjuːt/

Say it like: Cut-e

The correct spelling is cute. Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and… For example: "Our reaction to cute attributes is understood as the way nature ensures mammals care for their young."

Usage Examples

Our reaction to cute attributes is understood as the way nature ensures mammals care for their young.

Let's go to the mall and look for cute girls.

Don't get cute with me, boy!

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.
  2. 2.Generally, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.
  3. 3.Affected or contrived to charm; mincingly clever; precious; cutesy.
  4. 4.Mentally keen or discerning (See also acute)

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