diminutive

• 形容某物在尺寸或规模上非常小。

Describes something that is very small in size or scale.

1. Very small in sizeB2formal

   Extremely small or tiny.

   微小的

   • The diminutive puppy fit in the palm of her hand.
   • He was a diminutive man, but his presence was commanding.
   • The garden was filled with diminutive flowers.

   同义词littlemicroscopicminiatureminusculeminutepetitesmalltiny

   反义词colossalenormousgiantgiganticgreathugeimmenselargemassivevast

2. Expressing smallnessC1formal

   Used to describe a word or suffix that indicates smallness, affection, or familiarity.

   指小词

   • In Spanish, '-ito' is a common diminutive suffix.
   • The word 'duckling' is a diminutive form of 'duck'.
   • She used a diminutive nickname for her younger brother.

• 指小词或指小后缀，表示小、亲近、喜爱或微不足道，常用于语言学或作为修辞手段。

A noun referring to a word form or suffix that indicates smallness, familiarity, affection, or triviality, often used in linguistics or as a stylistic device.

1. Small person or thingC1formal

   A person or thing that is very small or tiny.

   微小的人或物

   • The diminutive of the word 'dog' is 'doggy'.
   • She was a diminutive in stature but mighty in spirit.
   • The artist specialized in painting diminutives of famous landmarks.

   同义词half-pintpeeweeruntshrimp

   反义词colossusgiant

2. Linguistic suffixC1formal

   A word form or suffix that indicates smallness, affection, or familiarity.

   指小词缀

   • In Spanish, '-ito' is a common diminutive suffix.
   • The word 'booklet' is a diminutive of 'book'.
   • Using a diminutive can express endearment, like 'sweetie' from 'sweet'.

   同义词hypocorism