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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmignon
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mi-nyon
"Le chaton est vraiment mignon."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Attractive or pretty in a youthful, dainty, or endearing way.
"The little puppy with floppy ears is extremely cute." - 2
Clever or shrewd, often in a self-conscious or artful manner.
"Don't try to be cute with me when explaining your missing homework."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the 18th century as an aphetic abbreviation of the word acute, initially carrying the meaning of clever or sharp. Over time, the term shifted in popular usage to describe someone or something as attractive, pretty, or charming, especially in a dainty or youthful way.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cute" is said worldwide
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mignon
Transliteration: mi-nyon
"Le chaton est vraiment mignon."
süß
Transliteration: suess
"Das kleine Kaninchen ist so süß."
carino
Transliteration: ka-ri-no
"Quel vestito nuovo è molto carino."
lindo
Transliteration: lin-do
"Ese bebé tiene una sonrisa muy linda."
fofo
Transliteration: fo-fu
"O ursinho de pelúcia é super fofo."
प्यारा
Transliteration: pyara
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह बच्चा बहुत प्यारा है।"
可爱
Transliteration: kě ài
Script: 中文汉字
"这只小狗非常可爱。"
귀여운
Transliteration: gwi-yeo-un
Script: 한국어 한글
"저 고양이는 정말 귀여워요."
可愛い
Transliteration: kawaii
Script: 日本語
"その子猫はとてもかわいいです。"
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