diminutive
Example Sentences
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The diminutive aliens are the Anzellans, described as “the best droidsmiths of the Outer Rim” when Mando and Grogu are introduced to them in “The Mandalorian” Season 3 Episode 1.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The diminutive works gathered here show that a poverty of space doesn’t impede an artist’s ability to elicit a big response.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The diminutive Portugal international, once of Wolves, makes Luis Enrique's European champions tick.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Holly sat, never taking her hazel eyes from the diminutive monster before her.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Vocabulary lists containing diminutive
Metamorphosis
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The Glass Castle
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It's the Little Things: Synonyms for "Small"
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