cutely

/ˈkjuːtli/
adverb
  1. In a cute, attractive, or endearing manner.
    • She smiled cutely when he complimented her.
    • He waved cutely as he walked away.
    • The kitten tilted its head cutely at the camera.
  2. In a clever or shrewd way, often with a hint of annoyance.
    • She cutely hinted that she knew the secret.
    • He cutely avoided answering the question directly.
    • The advertisement was cutely designed to hide the extra fees.
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