
Diminutive
Physical Smallness
Refers to something physically small and often implies cuteness or charm.
The diminutive charm hung delicately from her bracelet.
Not for Emphasis
Does not emphasize an object's size but refers to it actually being small.
The diminutive cottage looked like a child's playhouse.
Comparative Size
Often used when comparing similar items where one is noticeably smaller.
He chose the diminutive cupcake among the regular-sized ones. Compare with
CompactLittleMiniMiniaturePetiteSmallTinyUndersized
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