twee
6 synonyms for twee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So sweet, dainty or charming that it becomes too much.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From a childish pronunciation of sweet. The Oxford English Dictionary records the first use in 1905 in Punch.
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