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Definition of cutesiness

cutesiness

/ˈkjuːt.si.nəs/
cute · si · ness
Adverb:cutesily
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Adjective:cutesy
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cutesiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being excessively, self-consciously, or affectedly cute and endearing.

Example

"The film's genuine emotional depth helped it avoid the cloying cutesiness of typical family comedies."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'cuteness', which is generally complimentary, 'cutesiness' carries a distinctly disapproving connotation, implying that an attempt to appear charming is contrived, overly sentimental, or cloying.

• Rhymes for cutesiness

• Nearby Words

cute
cutely
cuteness
cutesiness
cutesy
cuticle
cutie

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cutesiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cutesiness
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