cutesy

adjective

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

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Bergman brings a cutesy child-actorly quality to the character, which tickles audiences, but makes this character/construct the most artificial element in a film whose eccentric costumes, meticulous compositions and measured timing all betray its maker’s hand. Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025 Taylor Swiftian feminism, anime stylization, and cutesy animal sidekicks. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025 Balloon pants, cutesy accessories, and bandanas are available currently. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025 All the stars are on board with the cutesy accessory, from Dua Lipa to Rosé. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025 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 7 Sep. 2025.

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