diminutive

Example Sentences

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The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The more diminutive the firm, the better its performance was over that stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Dictators, autocrats and other malign actors strategically use humor as a type of diminutive to minimize their real intent and to distract the public and media.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

They still took the best-of-seven series to a place where it’s out of the Brewers’ diminutive reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

In spite of his diminutive stature he has a commanding, captivating presence in the room.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri