diminutive
Example Sentences
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Every ball that was thrown or hit in that direction smacked right into the glove of the varsity squad’s diminutive second baseman.
From Washington Post
Despite all the mockery, there have been many loving homages to the diminutive yard fixtures.
From Washington Post
He recalled the home where his father grew up and where his diminutive grandmother, Josephine, was the boss.
From Los Angeles Times
The diminutive “Cali” is one of the most commonly used substitutions for the polysyllabic state name.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s not just her height, 5 feet 4 inches — diminutive, even for a point guard.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
