Local English word record

diminutive

adjective · 2 senses

very small

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Examples

  • diminutive in stature
  • a lilliputian chest of drawers
  • her petite figure
  • tiny feet
  • the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy

Word relationships

Synonyms

bantam, lilliputian, midget, petite, tiny, flyspeck

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