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Diminutive

🔄 Synonyms of "Diminutive"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
bantamnounAny of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
littlenounSmall in size.
smallnounNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
midgetnoun(derogatory, offensive) A short person.
lilliputiannounVery small, diminutive
petitenoun(especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build.
tinynounVery small.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Diminutive"

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WordDefinition
tinyVery small.
littleSmall in size.
petite(especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build.
lilliputianVery small, diminutive
smallNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
bantamSmall or miniature.
midgetnoun(derogatory, offensive) A short person.
minusculeVery small; tiny.
miniscule(usually proscribed) Alternative form of minuscule. [Written in minuscules, lowercase.]
shortHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
lowercaseIn lower case.
lower-caseAlternative spelling of lowercase. [In lower case.]
wee(Scotland, Ireland, Northern England, New Zealand, Ottawa Valley, Mid-Ulster) Small, little.
teeny-tiny(childish) Very small; tiny.
supersmallVery small; tiny.
inky-dinkynoun(childish) Very small; minuscule.
mininounA small bottle of perfume.
minikinnoun(obsolete) A small or insignificant person, thing or amount.
minutenounA unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
writ small(figuratively) Miniaturized; on a small scale.

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