what does it mean if a guy says..?

hot has more of a sex appeal feel to it, more of a one dimensional female like jlo...cute is a nicer way of saying she is alright like uma thurman...beautiful is someone who looks good in whatever they are wearing like halle berry

It really depends on the context. Sometimes guys can say any of those three and don't mean it. Perhaps, what you're thinking is that beautiful means something more than hot. You're probably right, but I wouldn't get too hanged up over one word.

it means that he really likes you for who you are! When i told my girl that i meant that she is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside.

This could be a sign that he really does like you, but just make sure he is just not trying to be smooth so he can get what he wants.

it could mean that he doesnt see you in a sexual way.. like not a tramp but thinks your an elligant kind of look

that e really likes you for who you are and you mean something to him