Tiny/ˈtaɪni/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Scale Comparison Use 'tiny' to describe something much smaller than usual for comparison. Compared to the giant redwoods, that oak tree looks tiny. Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Quality 'Tiny' often adds a sense of cuteness or endearment when describing small things. She wore a tiny locket with her baby's photo inside. Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Insignificance 'Tiny' can emphasize the insignificance or unimportance of an amount or object. He gave me a tiny slice of cake, hardly enough to taste.