Cute and Cheeky

Cute

Cute adjective - Making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred.
Usage example: we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks

Cheeky and cute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cheeky" instead an adjective "Cute".

Nearby Word: cutely

Cheeky

Cheeky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

Cute and cheeky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cute" instead an adjective "Cheeky".

Nearby Words: cheek, cheekily, cheeked, cheeking

Mutual synonyms

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