adverb
- in a manner characteristic of or resembling a dwarf; in a small or stunted way
Usage: rare; literary
Examples
- The tree grew dwarfishly in the harsh mountain climate.
- He moved dwarfishly through the grand hall, appearing small and insignificant.
- The plant developed dwarfishly due to poor soil conditions.
- She felt dwarfishly inadequate standing next to the towering skyscraper.