The contraction cute first appears in the early 18th century, but only a century later does it begin to take on its distinctive modern meaning Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Even after 1900 children were still being called cute as a compliment to their intelligence.
(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive Definition of cute adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Attractive, especially in a dainty way
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. The adjective cute describes something that’s attractive in a pleasing, nonthreatening way Things that are small or young are often described as cute, like babies, puppies, or toy fire engines. Affectedly or mincingly pretty or clever
The child has acquired some intolerably cute mannerisms Informal terms in a cute, charming, or amusing way In this type of movie the boy and girl.
