Cutesy
adjective
Trying to be cute in a way that is considered over the top or extreme.
She always uses a cutesy voice when talking to her pets.
Often appears as...
- cutesy voice
- cutesy things
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Of a style, design, or object, characterized by a lot of decoration, bright colors, etc, typically associated with attractiveness.
She wore a cutesy pink dress with little bows all over.
Often appears as...
- cutesy dress
- cutesy decorations
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Trying to be cute in a way that is considered over the top or extreme.
She always uses a cutesy voice when talking to her pets.
Often appears as...
- cutesy voice
- cutesy things
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Of a style, design, or object, characterized by a lot of decoration, bright colors, etc, typically associated with attractiveness.
She wore a cutesy pink dress with little bows all over.
Often appears as...
- cutesy dress
- cutesy decorations
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Often Overdone
Use 'cutesy' to describe something that is excessively or inappropriately cute to the point it is annoying.
Her cutesy remarks during the meeting were not well-received.
Pro Tip 2/3Possibly Patronizing
'Cutesy' can suggest that the person is not taking the other party seriously and can be patronizing.
Talking in a cutesy voice to adults can seem disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Contexts
'Cutesy' is casual, best used in informal settings and often avoided in serious or formal discussion.
Using a cutesy tone in a casual chat with friends is fine.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Overdone
Use 'cutesy' to describe something that is excessively or inappropriately cute to the point it is annoying.
Her cutesy remarks during the meeting were not well-received.
Pro Tip 2/3Possibly Patronizing
'Cutesy' can suggest that the person is not taking the other party seriously and can be patronizing.
Talking in a cutesy voice to adults can seem disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Contexts
'Cutesy' is casual, best used in informal settings and often avoided in serious or formal discussion.
Using a cutesy tone in a casual chat with friends is fine.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Overdone
Use 'cutesy' to describe something that is excessively or inappropriately cute to the point it is annoying.
Her cutesy remarks during the meeting were not well-received.
Pro Tip 2/3Possibly Patronizing
'Cutesy' can suggest that the person is not taking the other party seriously and can be patronizing.
Talking in a cutesy voice to adults can seem disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Contexts
'Cutesy' is casual, best used in informal settings and often avoided in serious or formal discussion.
Using a cutesy tone in a casual chat with friends is fine.
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Quote examples
Thundercat
American Musician
I do enjoy a bit of the fantasy world that anime provides, but at the same time, I need the reality in it. I'm very much a stickler about the actual animation. I'm not into the cutesy, stereotypical animation with big eyes and a small chin. That annoys the hell out of me.
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Kristen Stewart
American Actress
I did two commercials, one for Porsche, but I was definitely not the type of child one would cast in a commercial or any TV that you'd typically go out for as a young kid. I wasn't the type of kid who would be in stuff that kids watch. I wasn't cutesy.
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Demetri Martin
American Comedian
I do come across people who don't like me, don't like my comedy, don't think it's funny, it's too cutesy, or whatever they hate. And it's like, 'Okay. That's your opinion. Somebody liked it, so that's good.' Hopefully it balances out.
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Brendon Urie
American Musician
I've always wanted to do a cutesy little song with a guy and girl singing back and forth and thought that Regina Spektor would be kind of cool for that. I love her voice. She's an amazing musician.
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Keri Russell
American Actress
People expect all women to react the same to pregnancy. But anyone who's been around pregnant women knows that it's not all cutesy and sweet. You spaz out and you're angry and you have tantrums.
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Drea De Matteo
American Actress
People like to see certain actors do certain things, and people like to see me play that role. I also have no interest in playing a normal girl in a romantic comedy in some cutesy thing.
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Tyler Shaw
Canadian Musician
I feel people may see me as that young pop star artist, which I guess I am, but I'm not that cutesy little guy anymore. I'm a young man, and I want to come off that way.
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Kevin Olusola
American Musician
I know a lot of people think a cappella is this cutesy, kind of novel thing.
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Jimmy Fallon
American Comedian
It's all about the script. Reality is key to me and less cutesy.
Quote examples
Thundercat
American Musician
I do enjoy a bit of the fantasy world that anime provides, but at the same time, I need the reality in it. I'm very much a stickler about the actual animation. I'm not into the cutesy, stereotypical animation with big eyes and a small chin. That annoys the hell out of me.
Quote examples
Kristen Stewart
American Actress
I did two commercials, one for Porsche, but I was definitely not the type of child one would cast in a commercial or any TV that you'd typically go out for as a young kid. I wasn't the type of kid who would be in stuff that kids watch. I wasn't cutesy.
Quote examples
Demetri Martin
American Comedian
I do come across people who don't like me, don't like my comedy, don't think it's funny, it's too cutesy, or whatever they hate. And it's like, 'Okay. That's your opinion. Somebody liked it, so that's good.' Hopefully it balances out.
Quote examples
Brendon Urie
American Musician
I've always wanted to do a cutesy little song with a guy and girl singing back and forth and thought that Regina Spektor would be kind of cool for that. I love her voice. She's an amazing musician.
Quote examples
Keri Russell
American Actress
People expect all women to react the same to pregnancy. But anyone who's been around pregnant women knows that it's not all cutesy and sweet. You spaz out and you're angry and you have tantrums.
Quote examples
Drea De Matteo
American Actress
People like to see certain actors do certain things, and people like to see me play that role. I also have no interest in playing a normal girl in a romantic comedy in some cutesy thing.
Quote examples
Tyler Shaw
Canadian Musician
I feel people may see me as that young pop star artist, which I guess I am, but I'm not that cutesy little guy anymore. I'm a young man, and I want to come off that way.
Quote examples
Kevin Olusola
American Musician
I know a lot of people think a cappella is this cutesy, kind of novel thing.
Quote examples
Jimmy Fallon
American Comedian
It's all about the script. Reality is key to me and less cutesy.
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