Smallness

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɔlnəs/

Definitions of smallness

noun the quality or state of being small in size

Example Sentences

A1 The smallness of the kitten made it easy to carry.

A2 I prefer the smallness of a cozy cafe over a busy restaurant.

B1 The smallness of the apartment was perfect for a single person.

B2 The smallness of the font on the menu made it hard to read.

C1 The smallness of the town was a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city.

C2 She appreciated the smallness of the details in the painting that added to its beauty.

Examples of smallness in a Sentence

formal The smallness of the apartment made it difficult to fit all of the furniture.

informal I love the smallness of this coffee shop, it feels cozy and intimate.

slang I can't believe the smallness of that dog, it's so cute!

figurative The smallness of her heart was evident in the way she treated others.

Grammatical Forms of smallness

• past tense: shrunk
• plural: smallnesses
• comparative: smaller
• superlative: smallest
• present tense: is small
• future tense: will be small
• perfect tense: has been small
• continuous tense: is being small
• singular: smallness
• positive degree: small
• infinitive: to be small
• gerund: being small
• participle: smalling

Origin and Evolution of smallness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'smallness' originated from the Old English word 'smaelnes', which was derived from the word 'smael' meaning narrow or slender.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'smallness' has retained its original meaning of being of limited size or extent, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe qualities such as insignificance or unimportance.