cutesy

adjective

Definition of cutesynext
as in cute

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Recent Examples of cutesy This particular combination of the cutesy and the absolutely disgusting would become a Lynch signature. — Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025 The cult brand, having gone viral during the pandemic for its quirky yet heart-warming designs loved by everyone from children to adults, has some rather unusual but incredibly cutesy offerings, like this adorable Turkey Theo in teal beanie. — Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Feathers tends to wear cutesy disguises, but comes across as a surprisingly sinister creature who is always observing. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Advertisement More gift guides Lifestyle 18 tiny stocking stuffers that have big California energy Nov. 3, 2024 15 gifts for L.A. gardeners and plant parents of all levels Many cutesy, ‘have-to-have’ garden gifts serve little real purpose. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cutesy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutesy
  1. cute
  2. exaggerated
  3. melodramatic
  4. mincing
  5. simpering
  6. wooden
  7. theatrical
Adjective
  • In December 2024, the brand opened a cute hut that could have been plucked out of a Disney cartoon on the beach of the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Trendy cuffed denim and new takes on the brand’s beloved barrel jeans are in the mix, but that’s only the beginning; cute shorts, skirts, and capris are also up for grabs (and starting to sell out).
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The emotions always seem authentic, even when situations are exaggerated for comic effect.
    — Stephen Saito, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Leather and trenchcoats held their ground and oversized proportions, mainly exaggerated hips and bold shoulders, added an element of drama.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • This melodramatic pivot is surplus to the requirements of a shattered family portrait already rife with conflict and complication, and most moving when centered on small, everyday gestures of tenderness and loyalty.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Fortunately this is a terrific cast that also avoids overplaying the melodramatic undertones here, keeping it believably human all the way.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of melodramatic
Adjective
  • With their next 22 games against postseason contenders, there was no mincing words about the importance of the next few series.
    — Katie Woo, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
  • The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
Definition of mincing
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
  • This traditional guesthouse, built in the hanok style with curved roofs and wooden architecture, offers a glimpse into Korea’s rich cultural past.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The interior design features curved wooden elements that not only add sculptural beauty but also enhance sound quality throughout the venue.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • Beginning March 31, Cinema United is bringing together the folks who represent all those screens for CinemaCon, which is the annual convention in which the studios show off their upcoming theatrical slates to entice those theater owners to book their movies on their screens.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The visual arts community, the theatrical community, the heritage preservation folks, festivals, the people that the independent resident artists bring to their studios are all there.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of theatrical

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