Smallish/ˈsmɔːlɪʃ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Slightly Undersized Used to describe something a bit less than average size, but not by a great deal. She decorated her smallish apartment with minimal furniture. Pro Tip 2/3Tone of Modesty Conveys a modest or unassuming tone when describing possessions or places. His smallish collection of stamps was still impressive. Pro Tip 3/3Relative Space Suggests there might be less space than desired, but it is workable. The smallish meeting room was cozy for the team.