1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in flippant
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cute
Dry off and look cute at the same time with Katydid beach or gym towels.
—
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The viral hippo, who turned 1 year old in July 2025, rose to fame shortly after her birth for her cute features, including her chubby, pink cheeks and tummy rolls.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The bathrobes were Frette, the hair dryer was Dyson, and the cotton swabs were kept in a cute ceramic jar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The beading alone on the empire waist dress took over 600 man hours to make, and featured cute cape sleeves and a daring low back.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cute
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The viral hippo, who turned 1 year old in July 2025, rose to fame shortly after her birth for her cute features, including her chubby, pink cheeks and tummy rolls.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The bathrobes were Frette, the hair dryer was Dyson, and the cotton swabs were kept in a cute ceramic jar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The beading alone on the empire waist dress took over 600 man hours to make, and featured cute cape sleeves and a daring low back.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
-
The interiors are curated to perfection, with vintage objects and beautiful antiques filling the space.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
-
Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
In state media comedy shows, jokes about Putin are told from time to time, but they are used to bolster his image as a powerful, cunning leader, and hold up Russia as a great country.—
Neringa Klumbytė,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
-
These ambitious, cunning, and often amoral Cold War operatives were usually marginal or even inconsequential figures at home.—
Alfred McCoy,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Last fall, New York’s Republican State Committee suspended a Young Republican organization following the release of a group chat that included jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
-
The flippant, tattooed, boisterous soul singer from South London has drawn Amy Winehouse comparisons.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
There’s a lovely, gentle soapy smell throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
-
Although the focus is on architecture, many of the homes in the landmark district have lovely landscaped backyards that guests are welcome to visit and admire.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The trailer’s slick wordplay and motherly imagery smartly play on both Latto’s Big Mama persona and the pregnancy rumors that have emerged over the past couple of months.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
-
On our hike, Jessie Krebs scolds her boots for sliding on a slick, house-size boulder.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The fashion icon made a playful reference to the film while presenting the award for best makeup and hairstyling alongside Hathaway.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
-
The collection was still as sexy as ever though, with the playful print appearing on itty-bitty bikinis, barely-there blouses, and, as seen here in look 3, low-slung trousers.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Not immaterially, its bright-orange color looks absolutely gorgeous against the rest of the sandwich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
-
The film ends with the show itself, which unfurls at the Park Avenue Armory, a gorgeous red-brick 19th-century Upper East Side castle that, inside, resembles nothing so much as the world’s most industrial middle-school gymnasium.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The rooms Hotel Thaynes has 128 guest rooms, including six king suites, each designed for simple mountain stays with subtle pops of colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
-
But eventually, nonstop quips give way to subtle observations on class, power, and, particularly during its second season, when Killface and Crews run opposing campaigns for president, the futility of electoral politics.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
