CUTESY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

cutesy

adjective

Definition of cutesy

as in cute

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Recent Examples of cutesy This cutesy li’l feature, an expansion of shorts made by Dean Fleischer Camp and Jenny Slate, fuses live action and stop motion to tell the story about a one-inch living seashell and its friend, a ball of lint. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 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

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Adjective

Sherri Shepherd looks cute in polka dots to watch Tracee Ellis Ross make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on July 16 in New York City.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Meredith, New Hampshire Meredith is one of those almost unbearably cute small East Coast towns—especially in the fall, when the colors really pop.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of cute

Adjective

Thoughtful details like exaggerated seat cushions and lofty back pillows make this compact sectional especially inviting for movie marathons or your latest streaming obsession.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Proof that the country our parents carried in their voices, their food, their music, and their sacrifices was never exaggerated.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

Perhaps Olyphant stands out so much because his character is transparently one thing, whereas similarly exciting talents like Sevigny, Hall, and Carden have to sell rounder arcs laden with melodramatic traps.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
The single’s success was enhanced by the popularity of its melodramatic music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 July 2026

Definition of melodramatic

Adjective

For photos, its 40fps burst rate is more than fast enough to capture fleeting moments, and its imaging engine offers plenty of natural and stylized options.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
During IndieWire’s recent Craft Roundtables, Evelyn broke down her process for creating the hyper-stylized, symbolism-laden world of the show.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026

Definition of stylized

Adjective

The White man with the wooden cross was Joseph Colt Hamrick, a roofer in Macon, Georgia, and a father of two children.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Hunte himself is a big draw; he's often reclined on the balcony of his wooden plantation house, plying guests with his own brand of rum—not for the faint of heart.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of wooden

Adjective

Following a $2 million renovation completed in 2015, the theater now hosts a diverse lineup of concerts, theatrical productions, comedy shows, and community events.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
During its CinemaCon presentation in April, it was revealed that the planned theatrical release date was slated for June 30, 2028.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of theatrical

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