Definitions

tiny

[tahy-nee] / ˈtaɪ ni /

ADJECTIVE

very small

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insignificant microscopic miniature minuscule minute puny slight small teeny wee

WEAK

Lilliputian bitsy bitty diminutive infinitesimal itsy-bitsy itty-bitty little mini minikin minimum minuscular negligible pee-wee petite pint-sized pocket pocket-size teensy teensy-weensy trifling yea big

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big giant huge important large significant

WEAK

enormous gigantic great vast

Example Sentences

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Tiny sensory hair cells located there convert sound vibrations into signals that travel to the brain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether it’s Tiny Desk or it’s at a day party like Everyday People ...

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Tiny magnetic signals locked inside mineral grains act like a record of where the rocks formed on the planet.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Tiny dust particles suspended in the atmosphere are captured by raindrops and deposited onto surfaces, leaving a thin, gritty, reddish-brown residue.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Tiny bumps break out on every part of Momma’s body when her nerves get the best of her.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake

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