diminutive

adjective
UK: /dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv/
US: /dɪˈmɪn.jə.t̬ɪv/

  1. Very small.

    1. A diminutive figure walked across the street.
    2. Despite her diminutive stature, she possessed a commanding presence in the room.

  2. Used to describe something that is much smaller than normal.

    1. The diminutive car was perfect for city driving.
    2. He built a diminutive model of the Eiffel Tower using matchsticks and glue.

Synonyms

miniature tiny undersized little small
diminutive noun

  1. A word or suffix that indicates smallness, affection, or triviality.

    1. The suffix '-ette' is a diminutive in words like 'kitchenette'.
    2. Using 'doggy' instead of 'dog' is employing a diminutive to express affection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diminutive" in English means: Very small., Used to describe something that is much smaller than normal..

The phonetic transcription of "diminutive" is /dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv/ in British English and /dɪˈmɪn.jə.t̬ɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diminutive": miniature, tiny, undersized, little, small.

Example usage of "diminutive": "A diminutive figure walked across the street.". More examples on the page.