Used in a Sentence

cute

How to use cute in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cute.

Editorial note

This is cute, but it is based on a flawed premise.

Examples11
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cute gathered in one view.

adjective

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby"

adjective

obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cute.

adjective

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby"

adjective

obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"

Example sentences

1

This is cute, but it is based on a flawed premise.

2

I'm not going to spend my time solving your cute little puzzles and what not.

3

If we remove the cute introduction, the sameness of your article jumps to over 70% .

4

The online format is too cute by half, and impairs readability.

5

This is willfully ignoring reality to make a cute little article.

6

Personally, I would be rather peeved to be advertised to in this way. I wouldn't find it clever or cute--I would just find it annoying.

7

A cute little ancillary benefit for them but it ain't helping my buddy at two-fifty a gallon.

8

Some kid decides to make something cute or awesome or badass or smartass and the next thing you know s/he's hooked on sound editing or what-not.

9

Reducing software development practices down to these cute catchphrases is a bit disingenuous.

10

I'm tired of these trite articles espousing some cute mantra holds as if it's some universal property of software development.

11

If we had good female representation in the industry and we didn't have a small cluster of vocal misogynists, we'd be able to make cute jokes that play on gender.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cute in a sentence?

This is cute, but it is based on a flawed premise.

What does cute mean?

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby"

What part of speech is cute?

cute is commonly used as adjective.