cutesier; cutesiest
: self-consciously or excessively cute
cutesiness
noun
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In black, cutesy designs like hearts and flowers take on a moodier edge.
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Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
Facta and Tamaranamen both turn Two Shell tunes into cutesy, Dntel-adjacent electronica, the former’s low-end reinforced with a rough-around-the-edges-bassline and the latter with a quivering lead that sounds like a music box.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
The signature montage that began each episode — cutesy titling and theme song sung off key by Archie and Edith — was false advertising.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
Facta and Tamaranamen both turn Two Shell tunes into cutesy, Dntel-adjacent electronica, the former’s low-end reinforced with a rough-around-the-edges-bassline and the latter with a quivering lead that sounds like a music box.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
The signature montage that began each episode — cutesy titling and theme song sung off key by Archie and Edith — was false advertising.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cutesy
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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutesy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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