Tiny

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪni/

Definitions of tiny

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'tiny' describes the size of something.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a tiny dog.

A2 She lives in a tiny apartment in the city.

B1 The tiny village was nestled in the mountains.

B2 The tiny details in the painting were exquisite.

C1 The tiny particles of dust floated in the sunlight.

C2 The tiny gemstone on her ring sparkled in the candlelight.

Examples of tiny in a Sentence

formal The tiny seed grew into a mighty oak tree.

informal I found a tiny frog in the backyard pond.

slang That car is so tiny, it's like a clown car!

figurative His influence may seem tiny, but it has a big impact.

Grammatical Forms of tiny

• past tense: tinied
• plural: tinies
• comparative: tinier
• superlative: tiniest
• present tense: tiny
• future tense: will be tiny
• perfect tense: have been tiny
• continuous tense: is being tiny
• singular: tiny
• positive degree: tiny
• infinitive: to tiny
• gerund: tinying
• participle: tinied

Origin and Evolution of tiny

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tiny' originated from the Old English word 'tynne' which meant delicate or fragile.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tiny' evolved to specifically refer to something very small in size or stature, losing its connotation of fragility.