dwarf

noun
UK: /dwɔːf/
US: /dwɔːrf/

  1. A creature in stories, usually small and strong.

    1. The dwarf lived in a cave near our village.
    2. In the fairy tale, a dwarf helped the princess to escape the castle.

  2. A very short person.

    1. My neighbor is a dwarf, but he is very kind.
    2. The actor, who is a dwarf, played a significant role in the movie adaptation.

Synonyms

diminish gnome belittle midget
dwarf verb

  1. To cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison.

    1. The new building will dwarf all the others.
    2. Her achievements dwarf those of her contemporaries in the field of science.
dwarf adjective

  1. Much smaller than normal.

    1. We saw a dwarf tree in the garden.
    2. The botanist specialized in the study of dwarf shrubs in alpine regions.
dwarf transitive-verb

  1. To cause someone or something to appear small by comparison.

    1. He tried to dwarf his rival’s success by exaggerating his failures.
    2. The experienced player's skill dwarfed the abilities of the newer team members.
dwarf intransitive-verb

  1. To be small in comparison.

    1. The plant might dwarf if it doesn't get enough sunlight.
    2. His artistic achievements dwarf, when compared to the volume of work he produced.
dwarf adjective

  1. Smaller than normal.

    1. This is a dwarf variety of tomato plant
    2. The company is offering a dwarf version of their popular software suite now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dwarf" in English means: A creature in stories, usually small and strong., A very short person..

The phonetic transcription of "dwarf" is /dwɔːf/ in British English and /dwɔːrf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dwarf": diminish, gnome, belittle, midget.

Example usage of "dwarf": "The dwarf lived in a cave near our village.". More examples on the page.