cutesy

adjective

cute·​sy ˈkyüt-sē 

cutesier; cutesiest

: self-consciously or excessively cute

cutesiness noun

Examples of cutesy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coach Signature Link Chain Strap Coach’s clip-ons aren’t always whimsical and cutesy. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The screenplay from Mundruczó’s personal and professional partner Kata Wéber keeps this story simple and focused on simple but important things in life, fortunately avoiding cutesy movie clichés and contrivance. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

This is not the cutesy, singsong world of Disney, but a deafening chorus of demands and unsettling declarations. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

What isn't yet clear is how the A3 will fare in comparison to something like Weave Robotics' Isaac 1, which has a more cutesy appearance and is being designed to fold clothes and make beds. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

cute + -sy (as in folksy)

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cutesy

• tutsi