After last Thursday's class, I realized that there are plenty resources of
online dictionaries which are really convenient to reach for.
After then, I made a list of dictionaries websites in my blog for further use.
I have looked up a learner's dictionary to try to find out the differences
between the two words which used to make me feel confused .
The two simple words are "lovely" and "cute".
I chose some key sentences I thought explaining the differences from the dictionary.
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Lovely: attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way
For example: She was wearing a lovely dress.
Cute: having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance
For example: What a cute little baby!
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In addition, I also found that "cute" has a special meaning in US.
It can also be used to say someone is attractive in a sexual way.
In other words, it's like "hot" and "sexy" in that sense.
It reminds me that I have to think twice before saying someone is cute.
Right, sometimes, some words may carry some "connotations."
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