cutie

Endearing term, informal

Cutie is an informal term of endearment for someone or something considered attractive, charming, or appealing in a sweet way.

It's applied to people, animals, and occasionally objects: What a cutie that puppy is!

The word often carries playful or affectionate connotations and is especially common when addressing or describing children, romantic interests, or anything deemed adorable.

The diminutive form cutie pie intensifies the sweetness.

petname

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

  • darlingBeloved person or pet
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product
  • babyVery young child

babe · sugar · pumpkin · angel · precious · sweetie · boo · cupcake · snookums · lovebug

adorable

precious

Highly esteemed, greatly valued

lovable · endearing · cuddly · cherubic · sweet · charming · delightful · dainty · winsome · fetching

playful

rascal

Lovable troublemaker

  • scampMischievous young person
  • impMinor mischief-making devil
  • spriteTiny magical creature

munchkin · tyke · moppet · pipsqueak · squirt · monkey · duckling · whippersnapper · little one · tot

attractive

hottie

Slang for attractive person

dreamboat · heartthrob · bombshell · babe · fox · dish · catch · ten · smokeshow · snack

familiar

pal

Close trusted companion

dear · hon · love · pet · doll · chum · mate · amigo · partner · bud

fruit

clementine

Seedless citrus hybrid

citrus · orange · halos · seedless · snack · peel · segment · juicy · sweet · zesty

Categories
Opposites
physical attractiveness

cutiehag

Frightening elderly witch

gorgon · crone · monster · horror · dog

endearment vs. insult

cutiewitch

Practitioner of dark arts

bag · beast · creep · toad · rat

charm and pleasantness

cutiemonster

Frightening imaginary creature

horror · nightmare · terror · ogre · brute

Phrases
Family

acute, cute, cutest, cuter, cuteness, cutesy, acuteness, cutie-pie, cuties

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G