diminutive

Example Sentences

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The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Memorable figures include the town barber and perpetual bachelor, Jayber Crow, and the Falstaffian 300-pound farmer Ptolemy Proudfoot, who lives happily with his diminutive wife, Miss Minnie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

They still took the best-of-seven series to a place where it’s out of the Brewers’ diminutive reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s appearance became more diminutive during his incumbency, but his teeth became bigger; Ronald Reagan’s face went from smiling to hollowed and ghostly.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025

“Good. Take us down there. I believe it’s time to let our diminutive friends know exactly who they’re dealing with.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer