Meaning:
acute
ə'kjuːtn.
a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
adj.
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
extremely sharp or intense
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
of an angle; less than 90 degrees
ending in a sharp point
of critical importance and consequence
cute Idiom, Proverb
cute as a bug's ear
petite and pretty, adorable Have you seen her little sister? She's cute as a bug's ear.
Cute as a bug
(USA) If something is as cute as a bug, it is sweet and endearing.
cute
cute
1.
meet cute
Film to meet for the first time, often in a contrived or unusual way: said of the main characters in their first scene together
2.
the cutes
Informal cute mannerisms, ploys, devices, etc. designed to charm or attract others
cute as a button
cute as a button
Also, cute as a bug's ear. Pretty or attractive in a dainty way, as in That baby is cute as a button. Cute originally was a shortening of acute, for “sharp-witted and clever,” but in the early 1800s it also took on its current meaning. Other than that buttons and bug's hearing organs can be small, there is no good explanation for these similes.
An cute idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with cute, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Dictionary of similar words, Different wording, Synonyms, Idioms for Idiom, Proverb cute