diminutive
Translation
diminutive, tiny, small
Examples
She had a diminutive figure.
She had a diminutive figure.
He lived in a diminutive cottage.
He lived in a diminutive cottage.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to describe it She had a diminutive figure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiny, small, miniature; Antonyms: large, huge, gigantic
Etymology
From Latin 'deminuere' (to lessen), from 'de-' (down) + 'minuere' (to make smaller).
Memory Tips
Think of 'diminish' – to make smaller. Something diminutive has been 'diminished' in size.