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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Some races were decided on tiny margins; Senn lost hers by 33 votes.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

But a tiny number have chosen the spotlight.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Reyes is now living in a tiny home after spending a year sleeping in the back of his car.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

By observing tiny atomic movements and linking them to large electronic changes, the researchers were able to show how interface engineering can be used as a powerful tool for controlling metals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

A tiny part of me enjoys watching Brie’s smile fall.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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