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niedlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adorable adj So cute or charming that it inspires affection.
  • cute adj Attractive in a charming, often small or youthful way.
  • dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
  • dinky adj Small in a charming or appealing way.
  • endearing adj Making someone likeable or lovable, often in a charming, slightly imperfect way.
  • pretty adj Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.

Senses

niedlich is used for these senses in English:

  • adorable Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.
  • cute Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.
  • dainty Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
  • dinky (informal, British) Tiny and cute; small and attractive.
  • endearing Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.
  • pretty Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. [from 15th c.]

cute — full definition

  1. adj Attractive in a charming, often small or youthful way.
  2. adj Trying too hard to be clever or charming, in a way that can seem forced.

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