cutesy

adjective

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

Examples of cutesy in a Sentence

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Summer is cherry season—embrace the classic fruit with a cutesy manicure. Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 2026 In the past, teen wellness offerings skewed to a female audience and were more cutesy than transformative—think chocolate face masks and glitter nail polish. Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 Will the couple, who got engaged in August 2025 with a cutesy Instagram announcement, really get married at Madison Square Garden? Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 Alliterative Double Names for Girls While alliteration may feel too cutesy for some, our baby name experts agreed that doubling up on consonants gives these names a pleasing cadence. Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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