Cute
Cute adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.
Usage example: she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
Knavish and cute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knavish" instead an adjective "Cute".
Nearby Word: cutely
Cite this Source
Knavish and Cute. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cute/knavish
Cute & Knavish. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cute/knavish>.
Knavish or Cute. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cute/knavish.
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