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Cute
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Simple meaning
What does Cute mean?
Cute means sweet-looking or charming.
Dictionary definition
pleasant, pretty, or charming in a sweet or small-looking way.
Example sentences
Cute in a sentence
easy
The puppy looked cute.
medium
She wore a cute hat with little stars on it.
hard
The illustrator made the character look cute by giving it big eyes and a tiny smile.
Synonyms
Words like Cute
adorableVery cute or lovable.
charmingPleasant and likable.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uglyNot pleasant-looking.
unappealingNot attractive or pleasing.
Word family
Cute word family
Base word
cute
adjective
cute
Base form.
adjective
cuter
More cute.
adjective
cutest
Most cute.
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Quick practice
Try Cute
Practice 1
What does cute mean?
Cute means pleasant, sweet-looking, or charming.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to cute?
Adorable means very cute or lovable.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cute correctly?
A kitten can be described as cute.
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