I found this interesting! [Via KMB Marketing]
CUTE? PRETTY? BEAUTIFUL?

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

Let's look at what Webster says:
cute: attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful, or delicate way
pretty: having conventionally accepted elements of beauty
beautiful: exciting aesthetic pleasure


We [KMB Marketing] find this to be rather intriguing seeing as though so many people use the adjectives as various connotations. Often, women get offended by the term "cute" when complimented, because it doesn't suggest beauty. Instead, it suggests moderation in visual appeal, or perhaps a youthful association; like a baby or a puppy. Men don't usually understand why the nasty looks when they say, "You're cute!". Well, there's your answer! Yet, in an interesting contrast, men often take delight in the word. When women compliment them with the term, the response is usually a flattering one; even issuing a blush or two. How's that for 'men are from mars' and 'women are from venus'? But we digress...

So, in digging deeper, what's the difference between pretty and cute? From a female's perspective, pretty and beautiful are almost one in the same. We said ALMOST for a reason; keep reading! :-) It's almost one in the same because pretty is associated with beauty. There are certain features that when put together in a package, makes a person pretty. For instance, a woman might have nice eyes as well as an appealing figure, which then equates to her being pretty (as an example). However, beauty comes forth when an emotion is present. Ever see someone where you just can't help but take notice? "Wow, he's absolutely beautiful." Or, "Look at her. She is beautiful!" As you can see, when the emotion is present, the word itself is normally present as well. Beautiful often times is used interchangeably with the term "gorgeous".

What do you think?