Definition

In a way that is charming or attractive, often in a childlike or endearing manner.

Example

The puppy looked cutely at me with its big eyes.

Conversation

Did you see that dog playing in the park?

Yeah, it was running around so cutely!

I know, right? It made me smile just watching it.

Absolutely! Dogs have a way of being cutely entertaining.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cutely → It is formed from "cute" (from French *cute*, meaning attractive or pretty) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "cutely" means in a manner that is attractive or pretty.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cute' to remember that 'cutely' means doing something in an attractive or pretty way.

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