cutesy

adjective

Definition of cutesynext
as in cute

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Recent Examples of cutesy Move over, Starbucks; another brand is dropping a cutesy glass tumbler this summer. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026 But the level of attention the duo and their bandmate David Addison bring to their songs gives them an emotional depth that takes them far beyond the precious or cutesy. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026 The linen, short-sleeve blazer is very mindful, demure, and cutesy. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Summer is cherry season—embrace the classic fruit with a cutesy manicure. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutesy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutesy
  1. cute
  2. exaggerated
  3. melodramatic
  4. stylized
  5. simpering
  6. wooden
  7. theatrical
Adjective
  • But don’t let the cute style fool you—this look is super practical, too.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Continue down Main Street in Catskill to find tons of the cute shops upstate New York is known for, in particular Stay Forever for gifts, Spike’s for records, and Magpie for used books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The only-in-New York Scaffold Law adds millions of dollars to every construction project through inflated settlements and insurance costs, much of which is alleged to be driven by fraud and exaggerated claims.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Though there are some low-key melodramatic plot points, the show feels diaristic.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of melodramatic
Adjective
  • For photos, its 40fps burst rate is more than fast enough to capture fleeting moments, and its imaging engine offers plenty of natural and stylized options.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • During IndieWire’s recent Craft Roundtables, Evelyn broke down her process for creating the hyper-stylized, symbolism-laden world of the show.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Definition of stylized
Adjective
  • Whether this is also the outcome for Hozier’s simpering reprobate is up for the listener to decide.
    — Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024
  • The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.
    — Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
Definition of simpering
Adjective
  • The walls are finished in shiplap, while wooden beams round out the space, giving it a subtly cottage-like appearance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Omega hit a sitout powerbomb through a standing wooden table.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • Additionally, owning Imax would provide any filmmaker that signed on to work with Netflix the opportunity for premium theatrical runs.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of theatrical

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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutesy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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