What makes a girl cute vs beautiful?

[pickledxtofu]

Is it more of her mannerisms or face or body?

I always get cute, particularly by guys. But it's like puppy dog cute, ya know?

What da fudge is that bout?

[MrOracle]

Cute is "beauty, but with the appearance of innocence/youth."

It's in no way a bad thing, but if you want to be seen as having more "grown up" beauty, then you need to adjust your look with maturity in mind, to cancel out the innocence.

Just keep in mind that youth fades quickly, and you'll soon wish for it back, so don't squander it while you've got it. The older you get, the faster it seems the years go by.

Anyway, "beautiful" means pretty, but generally in a more serious, poignant way. I would say a more "mature" way, but that kind of gives the wrong connotation, even though there is definitely an element of maturity in there. So if that's what you're going for, then you want to focus your look on a more sophisticated take on youthful beauty. Don't overdo it and go "stuffy"; you don't want to look like a lawyer.

A good example is Carly Foulkes, the T-Mobile girl. Her vintage-style pink summer dresses look youthful, but at the same time, more sophisticated (and perhaps a tad bit more conservative) than what a typical girl her age would wear.

[rocksongwriter]

Carly Foulkes for the win!

[SkyrimAddict]

It is (at least) one of three different things that makes a girl cute to me.

How the girl looks: link If I saw her I would think she is cute. link she is sexy. (Note: Most of the time it is the girls face that decides this. The cute girl is as attractive as the sexy girl imo, just in a different way. It is possible for a girl to be cute and sexy)

How the girl dresses: link this would make me think she is cute. link this would not.

It also depends on how the girl acts, if a girl is more quiet and/or ladylike she will be cute as oppose to a girl who is very loud and acts more like a guy.

[confugirl]

A lot of guys would say it means the same, but it doesn't feel the same to me. Cute sounds more like a certain behavior of vulnerability, dependability and kindness. No one would call a sexy woman cute or the other way around. So that leads me to believe that beautiful is more of a feminine and sensual type of beauty. Smoldering or piercing eyes, that kind of thing.

[izzybolden]

Well like the guys mentioned, I believe it has to do with mannerisms. How you exude that energy.

[rocksongwriter]

To me, cute girls have more rounder facial features. Like Mandy Moore:

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Whereas beauiful girls have sharper facial features, like Olivia Wilde:

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I usually find girls who are really cute to be more irresistable than ones who are really beautiful.

[TedStar]

A cute girl has the potential to be beautiful. A beautiful girl is already cute.

You learn about someone beauty through engaging with them. When I say that a girl is beautiful it means that she is essentially perfect to me in every way ( mind, body and soul). it is like telling someone you love them. You don't say it willy nilly it has to mean something. Top shelf comment

Cute is all about behavior . She doesn't have to be particularly attractive, but her mannerisms are what make her cute. The way she says things, her facial expressions her look etc Cute is the general compliment

[Dandeus]

A cute girl is attractive but unremarkable. Typically a pleasant face, smiles a lot, but has a boring haircut that doesn't flatter. she may even have an excellent body, but hides it under plain clothes. Typically has a shy demeanor, what you commonly call the girl next door look, but can have a more assertive demeanor if she's more of a tomboy.

Beautiful is strikingly attractive. You'll stop what you're doing to look. Normally this involves a stylish haircut and a great body, but if her face is good enough even a simple ponytail isn't a distraction at all. Her clothes flaunt her body, not necessarily showing skin, but accentuate her figure in a sexy, feminine, sensual, or glamorous way. she normally has a more open and confident demeanor, but can sometimes have a quiet and elegant one as well.

[Anonymous]

Could be used to describe both your appearance and personality. It's also a safer compliment...you say someone's beautiful it can change how you two interact. If he calls you beautiful and you don't warm up to him then it could be seen as rejection. If he calls you cute, you could take it as any kind of compliment you want and there's no harm.

[Attila33]

Cute when they talk about you face or you do something is cute whatever is that, but when you have a killing dress or you Luke awesome naked then you beautiful. Its Face and Body

[cavmanier]

Personally I say someone is cute when I find them attractive. Beautiful is similar but there's some more value to it, especially since I don't think that as often.

[Cromartie]

I would say that they describe different things.

"Cute" for mannerisms.

"Beautiful" for physicalities.

[Hamburgers]

Cute is like an Asian girl.

Beautiful is like Alessandra Ambrosio.

[Hamburgers]

It's purely physical.

Mannerisms makes a girl sexy or not.

Sounds like they mean it in like a "You're adorable" way.

[pickledxtofu]

Well I'm never gonna be like Alessandra lmao

[Hamburgers]

Lol Well you can improve beauty. Depending on your frame it's easier than others. If you're petite it's going to be harder.

[pickledxtofu]

I meant facially. I'm athletic looking...so I'm not fat haha. That's an advantage I suppose

[Hamburgers]

Definitely an advantage. Facially though, I'd say more angular. High cheek bones, large eyes, sharp nose, nice textured hair, etc. You know, typical standards via many years of White imperialism.

[SilentEarth]

I tend to think that cute is more platonic. Beautiful to me comments on attractiveness, both physical and personality wise.

[Anonymous]

Cute for me is as much about personality as looks. For instance, shy is cute imo. As for appearance, I tend to use cute more for petite girls with softer facial features.

[jmurk]

Brown skin girls are cute,dark skin girls are beautiful, and light skinned girls are alright.

[pickledxtofu]

lulz

[jmurk]

What I say?

[pickledxtofu]

Bringing up skin color. That's not typical of a black guy

[jmurk]

I just was messing with you, that's all.

[Anonymous]

cute - very attractive face and smile

beautiful - has an attractive face and body

[davdus]

that you in your pic? I doubt it, but if it is...dam-!

[pickledxtofu]

It's lana del rey

[davdus]

Oh, do you look like her?

[pickledxtofu]

Uh no

[davdus]

that's too bad

[pickledxtofu]

I don't want to look like her, so no, it's not

[davdus]

You obviously idolize her...you must want to look like her. also why is your profile, private, are you hiding something?

[pickledxtofu]

I like her music

And I have pictures of myself on my profile. It's private for a variety of reasons, but for those on my friends list, they can see me :)

[davdus]

Like I said...

[pickledxtofu]

That's not wanting to be her :) and if you're trying to get me to make my profile public I'm not going to

[davdus]

Yes, that's wanting to be her...if you like her music, you want to be her. and did I say I was trying to? no

[pickledxtofu]

Liking someone's music means you want to be them? Lmao

That's bad logic

[davdus]

I want to be my favorite band, because I play, and they get all the girls...your logic seems stupid

[pickledxtofu]

You're obviously a troll

[hotstudlovercupcake]

not wearing makeup makes you cute :)