cute — attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Pronunciation (IPA): /kjuːt/
Korean meaning: 귀여운, 매력적인
Korean pronunciation: **큐**트
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's cute when she steals my socks.
- That's a cute idea for our school project.
- Stop being cute and just tell me the truth!
cute
ADJECTIVE//kjuːt//
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
💡 Concept
The puppy looked so cute that everyone in the park stopped to smile.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kjuːt/
🇬🇧 UK/kjuːt/
🌳Etymology
Rootcut-
Suffix--e
Origin
17세기에 'acute(날카로운, 영리한)'에서 줄어든 말로, 원래는 '영리한'이라는 뜻이었지만 시간이 지나면서 '귀여운'이라는 의미가 주가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
suitfruitbootshootroot
suit
fruit
boot
shoot
root
🔗Collocations
cute baby
cute puppy
cute little
so cute
cute smile
look cute
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks she's cute when she steals my socks.”
“That's a cute idea for our school project.”
“Stop being cute and just tell me the truth!”
“The baby's first steps were absolutely cute.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
adorablesweetcharminglovelyendearing
Antonyms
uglyunattractivehideous
Related
prettybeautifulattractiveappealingdelightful
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