cuter; cutest
1
: having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance
What a cute [=adorable] baby!
a cute [=pretty] pink dress
cute puppies
She's as cute as a button! [=very cute]
2
chiefly US, informal
: attractive in a sexual way
Who's that cute [=hot, sexy] guy/girl you were with?
3
chiefly US, informal
a
: clever in an appealing way
a cute idea
b
: clever in a way that annoys people
Don't get cute [=smart, fresh] with me!
4
chiefly US, informal
: trying too hard to be pleasant or likable
The movie's too cute [=cutesy] to be taken seriously.
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cute. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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