Basic Details
Word: Cute
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is attractive, charming, or endearing in a way that makes you smile.
Synonyms: Adorable, charming, delightful
Antonyms: Ugly, unpleasant, unattractive
Idioms and Phrases
- Cute as a button: This phrase means someone or something is very pretty or lovely. Example: "That puppy is cute as a button, with its tiny paws and wagging tail."
- Cute overload: Used when something is so cute that it is almost too much to handle. Example: "The baby animals at the farm were definitely a cute overload!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little girl wore a cute dress with colourful butterflies on it.
Example 2: Everyone melted when they saw the cute kitten playing with a ball of yarn.
Example 3: His cute smile always makes her day brighter.
Fun Fact
Did you know? The word "cute" comes from the word "acute," which means sharp or clever, but it changed over time to describe something that attracts affection.
Famous Quote
"A smiling face is a beautiful face. A smiling heart is a happy heart." - Dr. T.P. Chia
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cute" mean?
a) Something very large
b) Something that's not nice
c) Attractive and charming
d) Something very complicated
Answer: c) Attractive and charming
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cute"?
a) Ugly
b) Adorable
c) Dull
d) Boring
Answer: b) Adorable
3. Which sentence uses "cute" correctly?
a) The cute elephant danced in the river.
b) The garden was cute with flowers.
c) The cute homework was hard to do.
d) The cute child drew a picture.
Answer: d) The cute child drew a picture.
4. Which idiom best conveys a high level of cuteness?
a) Cute as a button
b) In a bind
c) A fish out of water
d) A dime a dozen
Answer: a) Cute as a button
5. What is the opposite of "cute"?
a) Adorable
b) Charming
c) Ugly
d) Pleasant
Answer: c) Ugly
