What does this mean? Text from a boy?

[Anonymous]

So a boy texted me saying “you’re so cute ❤️;)” And then i said “Awww that’s so sweet, but not even close❤️” (bc I don't know I’m just like that, it just took me by surprise and i was kinda shocked he told me that)
And he said “What? No!! You’re so beautiful ❤️;)”

Is this flirting? I know that’s a stupid question to ask but what does it mean when a guy says that to you? does he really like you? (Btw he told me he liked me but I don't know how much he does bc he never used to really send hearts until recently.) And the wink faces has always been a thing he’s done. What does it mean when a guy says “beautiful” is there a deeper meaning?

[Aysen]

This is a form of flirting yes, however to the context of it, that depends on how close you two are. When he says you're cute and beautiful, is he referring to your looks, personality or both? A genuine man with a big heart will compliment who you are as a person because he finds your personality attractive! A man with ulterior motives will simply butter you up with compliments until he gets what he wants.

Pay close attention to what he says and tells you. Actions speak louder than words to show how much he's into you. If he's constantly talking to you all the time, keeps flirting with you, keeps mentioning about what you like and wants to spend time with you, that's a healthy sign he's falling for you! If he only comes around when it's convinent for him, doesn't talk personally to you and/or appears desperate, chances are he doesn't like you as much as you think.

No doubt this is flirting but to what extent? You'll have to know him better to find out! Hope this helps with what you're looking for.

[totalFiasco]

Ask him what does he like bout you...
He if says about your physical good,
If he says about your personality better... both great.
After u first ask him if he says a couple of things... he's an ameture.
Then ask him to tell u 5 things he likes bout you...
If u like them and ur impressed,
Reciprocate, tell him 5 things u like bout him,
Ur part will act as a catalyst when gettg u 2 hooked up

[YeetHaw]

Definitely flirting

[Eros01]

Yeah, most probably, it is flirting.

[ex-gager]

U can say it's kinda flirting..