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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: small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .
microscopic
[Adjective]
too small to be seen with the naked eye
Ex: microscopic particles in the air were causing allergies .
mini
[Adjective]
very small, usually smaller than the standard or usual size
Ex: He mini figurines as a hobby , displaying them on a shelf in his room .
miniature
[Adjective]
much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form
Ex: miniature furniture in the dollhouse was crafted with amazing detail .
medium
[Adjective]
having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle
Ex: The painting was medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .
diminutive
[Adjective]
much smaller than what is normal
Ex: They diminutive cupcakes at the tea party , each one decorated with intricate frosting designs .
puny
[Adjective]
small and weak in strength or size
Ex: puny plant struggled to grow in the shadow of the towering trees .
infinitesimal
[Adjective]
extremely small, almost to the point of being unnoticeable
Ex: The nanotechnology lab worked infinitesimal components to create groundbreaking medical devices .
lilliputian
[Adjective]
very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"
Ex: lilliputian kitten curled up in the palm of her hand , its tiny purrs barely audible .
| Adjectives of Size and Quantity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjectives of Dimension | Adjectives of Large Size | Adjectives of Small and Medium Size | Adjectives of Small Quantity |
| Adjectives of Large Quantity | Adjectives of Change in Quantity | Adjectives of Excess | Adjectives of High Amount |
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