cutesy

adjective

cute·​sy ˈkyüt-sē How to pronounce cutesy (audio)
cutesier; cutesiest
: self-consciously or excessively cute
cutesiness noun

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For spring 2025, designers have created all manner of childlike accessories—zeroing in on bags, shoes, and jewelry that are kitschy, cutesy, or just downright adorable. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 The adjoining Soroka store specializes in homeware and accessories from around the world, including Jonathan Adler vases and cutesy ceramic cups sourced in Morocco. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024 In execution, however, the film exhibits something of a split personality by awkwardly moving between cutesy soap operatic romance and an unsparing, oft-devastating portrait of the myriad hurdles facing foreign workers. Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024 Available across most platforms, the game puts a cutesy spin on running a cult. Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cutesy 

Word History

Etymology

cute + -sy (as in folksy)

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutesy was in 1914

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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutesy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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