petite

see definition of petite

adjsmall

Synonyms for petite

adj small

Antonyms for petite

baby

adjective. miniature

bantam

adjective. small

daintier

adjective. delicate, fragile, fine

dainty

adjective. delicate, fragile, fine

dinky

adjective. tiny, small

Word Origin & History

"little," 1784 (from 1712 in French phrases taken into English), from French petite, fem. of petit "little" (see petit). As a size in women's clothing, attested from 1929.

Example Sentences for petite

We have not seen the 'Petite Galérie' yet—dear me, how many years it is since I was in it!

He did not know what was being said, but he meant to support his petite amie in whatever she did.

He stayed, too, to eat of the petite souper Lady Throckmorton had ordered.

"I want to speak to you, petite," he said, as he drew her into a corner.

In 1794 the ground floor of the Petite Galerie was used as a Bourse.

You are here, petite, and have been so amiable for our cherished Gambetta.

For several weeks past, the petite guerre had been waged with dire vengeance.

He is to the pauvre père a son, and to the petite Françoise—ah!

I like parties too, but it will not be half so nice if you are not there, petite!

She dared not say that Petite Jeanne would not attain her end.