Even after 1900 children were still being called cute as a compliment to their intelligence. Informal terms in a cute, charming, or amusing way (especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive
Cute Izzie
Attractive, especially in a dainty way
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Master the word cute in english Cute was originally a shortened form of acute in the sense keenly perceptive or discerning, shrewd. in this sense cute is first recorded in a dictionary published in 1731. Definition of cute adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Affectedly or mincingly pretty or clever The child has acquired some intolerably cute mannerisms
