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Dwarf

/dwɔːf/

Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.

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📖 Definitions of "Dwarf"

noun

1
Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
2
A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
3
An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
"dwarf honeysuckle"
4
A star of relatively small size.

verb

1
To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
2
To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
"The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline."
3
To make appear insignificant.
"Bach dwarfs all other composers."
4
To become (much) smaller.

adjective

1
Miniature.
"It is possible to grow the plants as dwarf as one desires."

🔄 Synonyms of "Dwarf"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
littlenoun	Small in size.
smallnoun	Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
overshadowverb	(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
midgetnoun	(derogatory, offensive) A short person.
gnomenoun	(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
dwarfish	Like a dwarf; being especially small or stunted.
shadownoun	A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dwarf"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
littlenoun	(chiefly uncountable or in the singular) A small amount.
gnomenoun	(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
smallnoun	(uncountable, especially clothing, food or drink) One of several common sizes to which an item may be manufactured.
overshadowverb	(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
shadownoun	A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
midgetnoun	(derogatory, offensive) A short person.
mannoun	An adult male human.
womannoun	An adult female human.
wifenoun	A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.
pygmynoun	(often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
shortynoun	(informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
runtnoun	The smallest animal of a litter.
shortnoun	A short circuit.
stuntingnoun	(informal) The act of performing stunts or ostentatiously showing off.
stuntnoun	A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.
freaknoun	(slang, chiefly derogatory) A person who is extremely abnormal in appearance, social behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices; an oddball, a unique person, originally in a displeasing or alienating way.
speciesnoun	(biology) A group of sexually reproducing organisms of which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction, usually having similar appearance.
nanonoun	(countable, science fiction) A nanotechnological device, such as a computer
closed	Not available for operation, participation, interaction, etc.
kitnoun	Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.