Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/
noun a diminutive word or name
A1 The diminutive of 'dog' is 'puppy'.
A2 She was known for her diminutive stature.
B1 The actress was often cast in diminutive roles.
B2 The diminutive of 'Elizabeth' is 'Liz'.
C1 The diminutive form of the word 'elephant' is 'ele.'
C2 The diminutive size of the house made it cozy and charming.
adjective indicating small size or youth
A1 She is a diminutive woman with a big heart.
A2 The kitten was so small and diminutive that it fit in the palm of my hand.
B1 The diminutive size of the apartment made it feel cozy and intimate.
B2 Despite her diminutive stature, she had a commanding presence.
C1 The diminutive details of the painting revealed the artist's skill and precision.
C2 The actress's diminutive frame belied her powerful performance on stage.
formal The diminutive size of the bonsai tree made it perfect for small spaces.
informal I saw a diminutive puppy at the park today, it was so cute!
slang She may be diminutive in stature, but she's got a big personality.
figurative The diminutive amount of effort he put into the project was evident in the final result.
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