1. extremely small in size; tiny

1. a word or name that expresses smallness or affection, often formed by adding a suffix
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The diminutive cottage sat nestled among the tall trees.
• Despite her diminutive stature, she was a powerful speaker.
• The diminutive puppy could fit in the palm of your hand.
• In Spanish, ‘perrito’ is a diminutive form of ‘perro’ meaning little dog.
• She called him by the diminutive ‘Johnny’ instead of his full name John.
• The diminutive flowers bloomed delicately in the garden.
• Many languages use diminutives to express endearment.