Do you prefer to be called cute or beautiful?

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Lliam · Accepted Answer

I think cute is a fitting compliment for girls/women. They're small and diminutive with smooth faces and cute legs, boobies and butts. Even many older women beam when they wear certain outfits and someone says "You look so cute!"

The word cute sounds affectionate. That single syllable word has a nice ring to it, like "girl" as opposed to "woman". Beautiful is a mouthful and can sound excessive.
Cute sounds feminine. Beautiful sounds competitive.

I think cute IS beautiful. It implies warm, cuddly and adorable. I think of a girl/woman who looks fresh and cute as can be in shorts and T-shirt, a sun dress or bikini, but can put on an elegant outfit and makeup, and style her hair for a special event and be transformed into the most dazzling creature in the room.

I'm not a fan of the media ideal of beauty. Tall, leggy women with high cheekbones and puffy lips aren't my style. They seem to have a haughty attitude hard exterior.

When I call a woman beautiful, I'm usually talking about her entirety - looks, mind, and soul - as in beautiful inside and out. But when I'm talking about looks, cute is best.

A cute attitude is also preferable. Some women to try to be too "grown up", which can make them seem sober, up tight, analytical, suspicious, too independent and/or competitive.

I prefer girly girls who are also smart, wise, curious, perceptive, tender, capable, confident and fun loving.

I think it's also a normal and acceptable compliment for women to think a guy has a cute face or attitude. To say he's cute doesn't necessarily imply that he is diminutive or un-masculine.

TurboKid · Accepted Answer

I liked ones that really got blatant towards my body like "hunk" since those usually seemed the most reliable as far as the girl having an interest in me. Ones like "handsome" or "cute" are very hit-or-miss in my experience. The girl might say that without actually wanting to go on a date.

hannahjo022 · Accepted Answer

I've always been called cute and not beautiful. I'm 30 years old and still get called cute. I guess being called cute as a 30 year old should be a compliment since little kids get called cute and I'm getting older. Who wants to look old? I've always thought being called cute means you have a nice personality and its a nicer way of saying you're average looking but not pretty/gorgeous/beautiful attractive. I know girls who always been called beautiful but their personalities aren't that beautiful. Guess I take cute?

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

I prefer being called cute. It's simple, yet implies they think you're attractive, in a sweet way.

Beautiful doesn't really suit me. I see beautiful as someone that's gorgeous (or handsome for men) in a sexy way... which no, I don't see myself as.

AmandaYVR · Answer

Wow I'm surprised there's quite a few who prefer cute. I never did. Always preferred beautiful.

coachTanthony · Answer

--------Probably Beautiful because I am. Ha Ha Ha  "Own your truth." ~Coach T Anthony @thedatecoach IG

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

It really don't matter either way

purplepoppy · Answer

Ok boys here's a really simple guide to speaking English.
Cute. Puppies, kittens and babies are cute.
Pretty. Pretty is what you tell a five year old what her flowery dress is.
Beautiful. A compliment you aim at an adult woman you want to nail.

Eelephant · Answer

I mean I'll take either 😂🤷‍♀️ but cute sounds like how you'd compliment a crush or someone you really aren't close with while beautiful has a lot more weight behind it and is a step up from crush. It honestly depends on the context of your relationship.

Kas19 · Answer

Beautiful. But I'll also settle for "Satan's spawn."

PaynefulPleasures · Answer

I guess cute but I would prefer pretty cute sounds like an animal or a stuffed toy ✌️

Anonymous · Answer

If it’s a stranger, I would rather be called cute because beautiful feels a lot more intimate. If it’s a friend, family, or partner, I would normally be open to both.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I tend to use a mix of cute, lovely, pretty, canny, beautiful  I have a few girl mates that insist on using cute with me. which when your chatting to a girl in a pub is not ideal lol.

XimenaV · Answer

I really like both. Being called beautiful makes me feel like a goddess and makes me feel unstoppable, being called cute makes me feel like I'm loved, known and safe. Anyone and everyone will appreciate being called either of those so long as you don't make them feel unsafe

Monfrere · Answer

I dnt want to be called that by 10 guys, i just want one guy who will express his love in his actions

GoldenTulip · Answer

I rather be cute. Because you can be cute in multiple ways. ^^ like cute personality and behaviour.

MyNameJames · Answer

I'm a guy so I'll take it as cute or handsome. I'd rather cute from a love interest, handsome from family.

TomGarand · Answer

I know I'm a guy, but I really like being called cute. My friend's sister calls me that since I'm shorter than her, and babyfaced.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't know I prefer cute over beautiful by the way your cute 😉

TessCasie · Answer

I’m scared now if a guy calls me beautiful cause one guys called me beautiful but when we had argument he end up saying Your ain’t beautiful enough !

I had bad experience with the word beautiful. I would rather stick with cute

littlebitmoody · Answer

In terms of looks, beautiful! But when someone addresses your mannerisms or just how you are, cute can be so so sweet. So depends on context and moment

JesseJayNeak · Answer

Either way, I get complimented so

princeofromance · Answer

No, The word cute means a guy is stuck in the Friend Zone.

tatianamay · Answer

bruh are we seriously discussing this? For me, getting a compliment in itself is amazing lol. Ill be over the moon

bobalife · Answer

I feel like “cute” is an easy word for a lot of things that can be name after it; but I prefer beautiful as it’s more unique and means more 🌹

wkozak · Answer

My friend calls me by both, and she always say giving the truth is a duty, i see that as a compliment but i feel that she is seriously and i don't mind.

HawkPerception · Answer

As a guy, my preferred "attractive" adjective is handsome. Out of the 2 options you gave, I'd prefer beautiful.

A_Bell · Answer

It depends. I think cute is beauty without any sexual connotation, while beautiful suggests a mild sexual element.

Poppykate · Answer

I think it depends on who is saying it… 🤔

ghostqueen · Answer

I'd rather be called beautiful. Cute sounds childish.

Maniwishiwashome · Answer

Most women say I’m handsome sometimes they say cute either way I just accept it as compliment

karaspara · Answer

Cute because i know i'm not beautiful and came to terms with it years ago I am however kinda cute and very feisty

loves2learn · Answer

Depends on who is saying it but both are nice.

Anonymous · Answer

I like both I don’t have a preference both are compliments and make me feel good:)

acooke-13 · Answer

Beautiful - it sounds like he find me more attractive then if he says cute.

IronLady6354 · Answer

beautiful, but I think both compliments are flattering

Rashnaa · Answer

well when I cry in front of friends or cousins that I am fat and not attractive then they say "you are beautiful' So I guess I prefer being called cute lol

Bricealan · Answer

Well, I prefer to be called Handsome, but "cute" will do !!! LOL

Biloscothu · Answer

Beautiful I have been called cute then she said we friends

IveGotNoName · Answer

Cute. I am not beautiful in my opinion, and people saying it seems dishonest

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

While I prefer the saying handsome, I definitely wouldn't mind being refer to as beautiful.

MrJMM · Answer

Beautiful because I have been called cute 83 times... And yeah I do have a list of how many people say that.

blondfrog · Answer

The best I have gotten was kinda cute which to me is a back handed compliment.

Marhaban-1 · Answer

I prefer to be called cute x

loveslongnails · Answer

THAT girl... is beautiful !!

Anonymous · Answer

An ex used to say I was a beautiful man... lol

Wiredone · Answer

I prefer to be called "a hunk". Hahaha 😂🤣.

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

I like beautiful better

anylolone · Answer

Don't care, I won't believe anyway.

WowwGirl · Answer

Beautiful

Leavesbound · Answer

I'd be thrilled just to be called at all.

EmmaMary · Answer

Beautiful will do quite nicely, thank you.

pleasestopthis · Answer

Cute, it sounds more honest.

daisyflowerxxxx · Answer

I prefer to be called cute 🥺

Anonymous · Answer

Beautiful

Dnice1 · Answer

Both

candleteabrunch · Answer

I prefer being called adorable.

Jenngirl00 · Answer

Beautiful. Everyone is called cute

COMMODOREII · Answer

Beautiful with a cute butt. 😎

MissAsomething · Answer

Both

he-takes-a-part · Answer

dont find any reason why not try both

Guardian45 · Answer

Neither, but a pet name is nice.

bannacookies · Answer

Beautifully cute sounds good.

Tiptoetamm · Answer

Beautiful

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