cutesy

adjective

cute·​sy ˈkyüt-sē How to pronounce cutesy (audio)
cutesier; cutesiest
Synonyms of cutesynext
: self-consciously or excessively cute
cutesiness noun

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The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 And yet, mah-jongg in recent years continues to surge upward in the United States, transcending the territory of amusing pastime and moving firmly into a lifestyle, complete with cutesy accoutrements begging to be added to your cart. Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026 Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo. Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 The reveal in the final minutes of just how the posters have been torn down is groan-inducingly cutesy. Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutesy

Word History

Etymology

cute + -sy (as in folksy)

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutesy was in 1914

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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutesy. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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