There's probably as much of a difference between how each guy would describe the meaning of the word cute as the difference between how one guy would describe the meaning of those 3 words. Every guy has a different definition. Though it's usually only slightly different.
To me, it's as follows:
Cute = Pretty or heartwarming. Babies and kittens are cute because they make you go "Awww". It's often how 'girly girls' are described. It can still mean attractive though. Funnily enough, cute can be used as a way of describing an act. Like if someone does something really romantic, people often say "Aww, that's cute!"
Pretty = Nice to look at. Unlike cute, you can't do something that makes people think you're pretty. It's just a simple way of saying enjoyable to look at.
Beautiful = probably a step above pretty. I'd say pretty means you look at twice while beautiful means you look at, stare and your jaw drops. It can also be used as a way of describing attitide. Like an attractive, classy and confident women. Also to me, there's a difference between beautiful and sexy.
That's just my opinion though and it is different for everyone. Though your description in the op seems about right. XD
Cute (Childlike and innocent; you'd rather cuddle them than sleep with them):
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Pretty (Attractive, but not in an overtly sexy way. More or less synonymous with hot. Most good-looking girls fall here):
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Beautiful (Very Attractive, with a natural air of elegance; what you think of when you picture a princess):
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Yeah, there's a difference. I always try to explain it like a teddy bear is cute, a model is pretty, and a god is beautiful. So if I call someone one of those, they know what I'm comparing them to in my head.
Cute = charming or sweet or innocent or funny
Pretty = sexy and sexually appealing
Beautiful = classy and long lasting beauty (etc... height weight proportionate, youthful looking, good poisture)
Bi grrrl & serial dater right here.
MY definitions are:
cute = raised eyebrows.
pretty = raised eyebrows + a double take
beautiful = raised eyebrows + a double take + a visual memory
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u Cute is attractive in an innocent way, and a cute girl is one who is approachable. Pretty is very attractive in a mature way but still approachable. Beautiful is sophisticated, glamorous, and probably not approachable.
In my book, beautiful is a generic term which includes all types of attractivity. Cute is one of these types and is the girly, innocent girl that you just have to love.
Pretty is just another term used to describe a person that's just looks good without being either cute or hot.
cute < pretty < beautifull
in terms of awsomeness
I think you have a good description there.
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