Words For Small Amounts

noun a small or tiny amount or quantity

• The scientist only needed a driblet of the rare substance for her experiment.
• Can you spare a driblet of sugar for my coffee?
• I only have a driblet of cash left after shopping.
• His kindness was like a driblet of light in a dark world.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, indicating a lack of importance or significance

• The impact of the new policy on the economy is insignificant.
• Don't worry about that small issue, it's insignificant.
• That problem is so tiny, it's basically insignif.
• In the grand scheme of things, his opinion is insignificant.

adjective a small or inadequate amount; contemptibly small; paltry

• The company offered a measly increase in salary to its employees.
• I can't believe they only gave me a measly ten dollars for my birthday.
• I worked overtime all week and got a measly paycheck.
• Her measly attempts at apologizing were not enough to repair the damage.