diminutive
Translation
tiny, very small, petite
Examples
She was a diminutive figure beside him.
She was a diminutive figure beside him.
He gave her a diminutive nod.
He gave her a diminutive nod.
Grammar Patterns
a diminutive ((noun)) describing a person or thing as very small She was a diminutive figure beside him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiny, small, miniature, petite; Antonyms: large, huge, gigantic
Etymology
From Latin 'deminutivus', from 'deminuere' (to lessen). Related to 'diminish'.
Memory Tips
Like 'diminish', it contains 'MINI', meaning small. 'Diminutive' describes something that is mini.