Is there a difference between "you're cute" vs "you look good"?

[Anonymous]

Like someone told me someones girlfriend is cute but I look good

[ChiTown33]

Not to me. But maybe men and women probably don't see this the same way. Both are showing interest. But maybe "cute" is coming off as trying to keep a lid on it. Trying to act cool about it.🤷‍♂️🤣

This called to mind a scene from Bull Durham 1988 when Tim Robbins tells Susan Sarandon she looks cute and she goes ballistic.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gDmb-BD6gO4

[shortster]

Everyone who looks cute looks good, but not everyone who looks good looks cute. Cute is a more specific type of good looks.

[Bitter_Sweet94]

Yeah, there’s a difference.

You’re cute feels more personal, it hits your vibe, the way you carry yourself, the softness someone notices in you.

You look good is more about how you look in that moment, your outfit, your glow, the way you showed up that day.

Both are compliments, but you’re cute usually carries a little more warmth.

[FreyaRed]

Both are warm breaths, the second one is probably more warm because it's longer, however it's just a slight difference that is meaningless when you have a mirror.

[EchoD]

I’m not sure if there is a huge difference between those. I have heard people making the argument between cute and sexy. Also looking cute Vs looking hot

[douride2]

in my opinion cute is what you say to a small child. I would rather someone say I look good.

[Asker]

Really? I thought I was never cute when he said that lol
Not an English speaker*

[Anonymous]

Depends, for some people there is a difference.

[Nikki1989]

Cute is for puppies and kittens.

[jahaims]

Yeah

[Asker]

Care to explain?