adjective
cute
Attractive in a charming or endearing way.
The puppy looks cute with one ear flopped over.
Etymology
Cute is a shortening of acute. It first emphasized cleverness or sharpness, then shifted toward the charm and attractiveness now associated with the adjective.
More examples
- Those cute little boots are perfect for the baby.
- He has a cute smile that makes me blush.
- We stop at a cute cafe on the corner.
Forms
cute · cuter · cutest
cuteness noun — The quality of being charmingly attractive.
cutely adverb — In a charming or endearing way.