Is "Cute" Considered "Average" on the Looks Scale (girls, young)

[Spatula City]

Originally Posted by TheHurricaneKid

ITT: Women that think the average man should look like a movie or a sports star.

I think she was making that comparison because it makes more sense than talking about people you don't actually know.

[HappyRain]

Depends on the person using the word. Like for me, the word "handsome" can be used for women and men. But it sounds masculine to me, so I never say "handsome woman."

For me, I wouldn't want a guy to call me cute. Sounds like it means "sweet personality, but not attractive to date." lol even though it can mean different things for different people, I just never see it as a compliment regarding relationship or sex. It's what you call a baby or pet imo.

[SuperDave72]

Cute and Beautiful are equal but different in my book.

[14Bricks]

Originally Posted by f1000

There are so many "cute" guys & gals out there- is it considered "Average" on the Looks Scale or is it just a notch above average?

It doesn't seem that complimentary considering how much of the populace falls into the "cute" category

No, average means average. You're not ugly, but you're not good looking either. Cute implies some level of attractiveness.

[funymann]

Cute is, not ugly but nice looking.

However, I think of Grandma pinching my cheeks saying, "He's so cute!"

I would rather be 'Hot' or 'Handsome.'

[SuperDave72]

When it comes to women, I'm far more likely to fall for the "cute" type vs. the "hot" type. Not that my wife isn't hot, but she's "cute" first, if that makes sense.

[Sunnydee]

I use the word cute when someone is attractive looking in a wholesome sort of way. Not snobby or pretentious, not overtly sexual, just nice, friendly, and good looking.

[SuperDave72]

Originally Posted by Sunnydee

I use the word cute when someone is attractive looking in a wholesome sort of way. Not snobby or pretentious, not overtly sexual, just nice, friendly, and good looking.

Good description (for both genders), but I've found that just because she's cute and not overtly sexual, doesn't mean she's not sexual behind closed doors.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by SuperDave72

Cute and Beautiful are equal but different in my book.

This explains it well for me, both can be super sexy and desirable.

[RC01]

Originally Posted by Sunnydee

I use the word cute when someone is attractive looking in a wholesome sort of way. Not snobby or pretentious, not overtly sexual, just nice, friendly, and good looking.

^This.

If I find someone attractive in a super sexual way, then I would describe them as hot.