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CUTE
cute, precious
(adjective) obviously contrived to charm; “an insufferably precious performance”; “a child with intolerably cute mannerisms”
cunning, cute
(adjective) attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; “a cute kid with pigtails”; “a cute little apartment”; “cunning kittens”; “a cunning baby”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
cute (comparative cuter, superlative cutest)
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.
Generally, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.
Affected or contrived to charm; mincingly clever; precious; cutesy.
Mentally keen or discerning (See also acute)
Synonyms: clever, shrewd
Usage notes
Though all the above usages are understood outside US & Canada, they are rarely used spontaneously except to characterise or parody American usage.
Synonyms
• (having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals): endearing
• (attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way): pretty
Source: Wiktionary
Cute (kt), a. Etym: [An abbrev. of acute.]
Definition: Clever; sharp; shrewd; ingenious; cunning. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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