Meaning
Small and pretty in a way that makes people smile.
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Word origin
A short form of acute, which once meant clever or sharp. The pretty sense grew later.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- acute
- English cognates
- acute
Examples
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"Cute" is used most about small animals and children.
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The smile makes people feel warm and want to smile back.
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Things can be cute too, when they are small and pretty.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: cute, issue, receive and 7 more words.