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1 a

: clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner

" … he's a true patriot and statesman … and a most particular cute lawyer." — Thomas Chandler Haliburton

b

: impertinent , smart-alecky

Don't get cute with me.

2

: attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful, or delicate way

a cute puppy a cute smile

3

: obviously straining for effect

The movie's too cute to be taken seriously.

: the quality or state of being cute or cutesy

also

: an instance of cuteness or cutesiness

— usually used in plural a movie suffering from a case of the cutes

Adjective

she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants

we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks

Billy Porter makes his feature directorial debut with Anything's Possible, about a trans high school student who has a meet- cute with a popular senior.

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Ew Staff, EW.com , 22 July 2022

These super cute —and incredibly inexpensive—DIY dog beds will be beloved by pooches of all shapes and sizes.

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Ellen Sturm Niz, Country Living , 18 July 2022

Frank himself could easily be a habitué of an old Max Fleischer cartoon—a cousin to Bimbo the Dog, perhaps—with his rubbery black limbs, white gloves and shoes, and cute , bestial, species-nonspecific features.

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Sam Thielman, The New Yorker , 9 Aug. 2022

Jamestown itself is filled with cute , historic Inns, boutiques, galleries, and even a casino.

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Sunset Magazine , 9 Aug. 2022

For their Christmas card in 2008, Leonor and Sofia looked cute and cuddly.

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Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 6 Aug. 2022

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The cute -and-cuddly side-scrolling shooter gets ported to the Genesis by the same team that ported Darius on the first Genesis Mini, with a new Easy Mode that wasn't in the arcades.

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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 19 Aug. 2022

Which is a way of saying that Mr. Murakami is the master of an aspect of current Japanese visual culture: pushing the cute into the monstrous.

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Peter Plagens, WSJ , 13 Aug. 2022

Use the cute included ice scoop to dip into the storage bin, fill a Big Gulp–size cup with chewable nugget ice, and aah.

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Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit , 12 July 2022

But any picture book that balances creepy with cute will be a best-seller for your kiddos.

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Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 8 July 2022

Among the cute features is a glass-bottom-boat camera view, which compiles several feeds from low-mounted cameras to create an unobstructed view of the terrain beneath.

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Dan Neil, WSJ , 23 June 2022

The musically inclined couple recently returned to the setting of their meet cute for a new episode (streaming now on AppleTV+).

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Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022

Dependent upon snowfall for insulation in a place where the snowpack has been reduced by 41 percent over the past 30 years, the cute -as-a-bunny pika (which has already vanished from a large section of the Sierra Nevada) may be in trouble here, too.

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Jon Waterman, Outside Online , 15 June 2020

Cut the cute from your play and keep everything direct and simple in your game in the manner interim coach Andrew Burnette talks.

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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel , 4 May 2022

(as) cute as a button
meet cute
cute as the dickens

(as) cute as a button
meet cute
cute as the dickens

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1

: attractive in looks or actions

a cute puppy

2

: clever sense 2

a cute story

3

: clever in a way that annoys

Don't be cute with me!

gregarious
tetchy
flashy
superficial

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Cute is a word whose meaning has gone has gone through a thorough historical transformation. There is no argument about cute ’s derivation: it is a shortening of acute (and was sometimes actually spelled ‘cute ). Acute has meant “clever, shrewd” since Shakespeare’s time and has had a set of other meanings as well, but it has never been defined as “attractive or pretty.” The contraction cute first appears in the early 18th century, but only a century later does it begin to take on its distinctive modern meaning; even after 1900 children were still being called cute as a compliment to their intelligence. (Compare the contemporaneous word cunning , with its strikingly similar ambiguity.) A few years into the century, we start to see the word—finally!—in descriptions of puppies and kittens. But the original sense hasn’t completely vanished; in such sentences as “Don’t get cute with me,” cute has nothing to do with adorable sweetness.

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cute.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback .

circa 1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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Be positive . Cute people are always fun to be around, and spread their joy for life to others. A cute person's warmth should be able to fill a room and should be felt from a mile away. If you want to improve your positive nature, there are a few things you can do: [1]
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Smile. Do not look like a goof when you smile; just smile like you always do. Be cute and happy, but not over the top!
Happiness is defined differently by everyone, but it's really about feeling more fulfilled, balanced, and at peace. Having a good support system is a great way to feel fulfilled, as well as practicing self-love. [2]
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Laugh heartily. Laugh to feel good, laugh to cheer up others and laugh with others. Make sure not to overdo it. Most people find excessive laughter annoying, not cute.

Have fun. Everyone likes a person who is fun, social, and outgoing! If you're hanging out with people, tell silly jokes, or play fun games.
Being positive is all about changing the way you look at negative situations, too. Instead of being pessimistic, look at something negative with a more curious mindset. [3]
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Expert Interview. 19 June 2020.

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Be demure . Shyness isn't a bad thing. It gives you a mysterious edge. If you're shy but approachable, people will keep asking you questions and will want to get to know you more. Shy, but sweet and bubbly people are absolutely adorable. Remember that you can maintain a positive vibe and be friendly while being demure at the same time. [4]
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Here's how to do it:

Talk softly. You should still be able to firmly state your thoughts, but your voice shouldn't be heard from two rooms away. If you talk softly, people will lean in to hear what you have to say, and that will make you even cuter.
Act very innocent. Don't be overly vulgar or engage in conversation about inappropriate topics. Cute people are shocked by some of the unseemlier aspects of life.
Don't dominate a conversation. You can still be smart and state your opinion, but cute people let other people talk too.
Learn to blush. If you blush because you're a bit embarrassed or shocked by a particular topic, you will look very cute.

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Be friendly . Cute people may be a little bit shy, but they are always friendly to the people they know and the new people they meet. Cute people are approachable, and people always want to get to know them. Here's how to be friendly while being cute: [5]
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Be interested in others. Attractiveness comes from being happy, vivacious and bubbly. This translates to being a person who engages others in conversation, takes an interest in what others say, and shows a genuine concern for the other person's interests.
Take the time to really listen to people. Active listening is a very important part of appearing attractive to others.
Give compliments. Everybody loves someone who sees good in others and makes them feel good. It can be a great conversation starter sometime too. ("Where'd you get your shoes? They're so cute!") Just make sure you mean it; say it in your normal tone of voice, not a squeaky, overenthusiastic one.

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Have a cute face and cute hair. Your face will be the first thing people see and it can go a long way in showing people just how cute you really are. If you want to be cute, you should make sure to wash your face and hair as often as you need to, and to always look clean and have a healthy glow. Here are some other things you can do:

Wear minimal makeup. While a little bit of eyeshadow or pink lipstick can help you look cute, you should focus on having a natural appearance. Decide carefully how much or how little makeup you think is appropriate. [6]
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Have soft, natural-looking hair. Your hair will look cute if you don't straighten it too much or douse it in oily products. Let your hair dry naturally and fall at your shoulders, or wear it in two loose ponytails.
Wear just a tiny bit of blush. This will make you look even cuter when you blush for real.

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Have cute clothes. You don't need an entire wardrobe makeover to look cute. Having just a few key cute items and wearing them the right way can help you put together your cute appearance. Here are some tips for wearing cute clothes:

Wear a lot of pastel colors. A light purple, pink, or shade of blue can give you a softer and cuter look.
Wear cute skirts instead of pants - you'll look and feel much nicer and more feminine.
Don't wear high heels. Instead, wear cute clogs or sandals. Paint your toes a cute color.
Have a cute cardigan to wear over a white tank top.
Dress comfortably. Cute people should never look uncomfortable in their clothes. Wear comfortable clothes that fit your style.
Don't dress provocatively. Showing your shoulders or calves off is one thing, but wearing clothes that are too tight and showcase too much of your body will give people the wrong impression. Exposing your bra straps, showing too much cleavage, or wearing skirts that are too short or tight is not cute. Dressing inappropriately can seem like you have low self-esteem, or are looking for the wrong kind of attention.

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Have cute body language. Cute body language can help you project your cute look. The trick is to not be too forward, but to move in ways that are just plain adorable. Here's how you can have cute body language: [7]
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If you're standing, shift your weight from one foot to the other.
If you're sitting, keep your feet together and keep your hands in your lap.
Play with your hair.

Use eye contact. Eye contact is a way of engaging others directly. It shows interest, it shows that you are attempting to bring this person into your sphere and keep him there. But don't f
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