Adjectives of Size and Quantity - Adjectives of Small and Medium Size

The adjectives that describe small and medium dimensions are used to convey the compactness, diminutive nature, or reduced scale of an object or concept.

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small

[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .

little

[Adjective]

below average in size

Ex: He handed her a little box tied with a ribbon.

tiny

[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .

microscopic

[Adjective]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

Ex: The microscopic particles in the air were causing allergies .

mini

[Adjective]

very small, usually smaller than the standard or usual size

Ex: He collected mini figurines as a hobby , displaying them on a shelf in his room .

minuscule

[Adjective]

incredibly small in size

Ex: She wore minuscule earrings that sparkled in the sunlight , adding a subtle touch of elegance to her outfit .

miniature

[Adjective]

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

Ex: The miniature furniture in the dollhouse was crafted with amazing detail .

wee

[Adjective]

(Scottish) very small in size

Ex: The library had a wee section dedicated to rare and miniature books .

medium

[Adjective]

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

Ex: The painting was of medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .

diminutive

[Adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: They served diminutive cupcakes at the tea party , each one decorated with intricate frosting designs .

puny

[Adjective]

small and weak in strength or size

Ex: The puny plant struggled to grow in the shadow of the towering trees .

infinitesimal

[Adjective]

extremely small, almost to the point of being unnoticeable

Ex: Dust mites are infinitesimal creatures that thrive in household environments, invisible to the naked eye.

medium-sized

[Adjective]

having a size that is not small or big

Ex: The medium-sized suitcase was spacious enough to hold all of their belongings for the weekend trip .

lilliputian

[Adjective]

very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"

Ex: The lilliputian kitten curled up in the palm of her hand , its tiny purrs barely audible .

Adjectives of Size and Quantity

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