diminutive – very small

(Pronounced dih-min-yoo-tiv)

To remember the definition of the word diminutive, use the following mnemonic:

She diminished you; that was the witch's motive (diminutive). Now you're very small.

Examples of diminutive in a sentence

Surrounded by tall skyscrapers, the two-story apartment building looked diminutive.

The billionaire jokingly referred to his twelve bedroom house as diminutive.

Although Paul is diminutive in height, he is still a remarkable player.