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diminutive
adjective as in tiny, petite
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Example Sentences
Fearing he’s a has-been, the diminutive, balding Hart slowly succumbs to self-loathing.
They still took the best-of-seven series to a place where it’s out of the Brewers’ diminutive reach.
Jimmy Carter’s appearance became more diminutive during his incumbency, but his teeth became bigger; Ronald Reagan’s face went from smiling to hollowed and ghostly.
"The operation took about two hours," Dr Anand said, adding that special equipment had to be used because of the baby's delicate, diminutive stature.
They also have developed a reputation for cuteness, borne of their beady eyes and diminutive size.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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