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(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
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Booklet, the diminutive of book, means ‘small book’.
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adjective
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Very small.
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Serving to diminish.
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(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Examples of diminutive in a Sentence
In other words, don't let the diminutive size deceive you.
The word is a diminutive from Eibos, and is supposed to mean " little poems."
In_ the very crisis of the Swedish War, the diminutive army of the victorious Chodkiewicz was left unpaid, with the result that the soldiers mutinied, and marched off en masse.
Tiny purses, pearl necklaces, or diminutive watches are always popular as accessories.
Not surprisingly, Gladstone also offers a diminutive collection of shoes.
It should sit flat against your chest, so that it retains a diminutive look.
A diminutive clutch or purse is always important, as is a comfortable pair of shoes that will see you through a long night of dancing!
You can wear prints, too - just stick with larger patterns instead of small, diminutive ones, which can easily draw attention to trouble spots.
After all, you won't be able to enjoy a 5 megapixel, 2 megapixel, or even VGA (640 x 480 pixel) picture on your handset's diminutive display in all its glory anyways.
She is the one from Surry and her name is listed as Elizabeth in the phone book but they call her Betty, or Becky or some foolish diminutive.
While adults will often find favor in solid colors, diminutive prints and other understated styles, kids naturally tend to gravitate towards something they absolutely love.
Party dresses are already fun celebratory items, but when they are cut down to diminutive infant sizes the cute factor increases, as often does the fluff and flounce.
People with a proportionally shorter torso will have a difficult time finding swimsuits in general because many major styles draw attention to their diminutive middle.
Small fairies have been a feature in folklore for ages, but it isn't until later periods where these diminutive folk become beautiful.
Choosing bargain flower girl dresses can be a tremendous savings for the parents of these diminutive bridal party members.
If you love jewel tones, consider incorporating them in the same way; a diminutive accent will really pop!
The white ruffle is adorned with a diminutive, barely visible blue polka dot print and finished with blue gingham trim.
Her appearance at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards in a sexy bathing suit brought even more attention to the diminutive actress.
Keira Knightley has been criticized for her bony physique in the past, but she maintains that she just has a small, diminutive frame, telling British Elle magazine, "I am thin because that's what I am."
Former child star Gary Coleman was involved in a heated argument with a woman on July 27, 2007, which resulted in a citation for the diminutive actor.
Jane is described as diminutive with fair hair, red eyes and the face of a Botticelli.
Due to film techniques, many short actresses are able to disguise their diminutive frames from audiences.
Moon-wort (Soldanella) - Diminutive alpine flowers, at one time considered difficult to grow, but not really so if grown in peaty or sandy and moist soil, with coarse vigorous plants kept at a distance.
Good choices from the Stacy Adams line are Stacy Adams Contemporary socks for a good-looking sock with a diminutive pattern or their Logo socks for a signature look.
These styles are lavishly embellished by all manner of beads, ranging from large and sparkly to diminutive and shiny.
Manipulating the buttons (the game used them all) with my big hands wasn't a problem, which I thought would be because of its diminutive size.
Gold is striking and can take on a fierce, edgy stance, but it can also be diminutive, innocent and even sweet.
Avoid excessive details like frills, fancy buttons and bows; instead, try chiffon or silk materials and diminutive floral prints.
The stone's tall crown, a diminutive table, deep pavilion, thin girdle and large culet along with 58 facets give it depth.
The main advantage of a hybrid case is found in its diminutive size which encourages simplicity.
Maggie is an equally glamorous handbag that pairs silk with a diminutive velvet bow.
Complete with an interior flap pocket and diminutive hardware, this shoulder bag is worth every affordable cent!
The bag exudes a slightly organic vibe, with a natural influence that is evident in the low-key color palette and diminutive hardware.
The flowers can be small and diminutive or extravagant and ostentatious.
Instead of the original's mademoiselle clasp, the new version had a simple and diminutive turn-lock clasp.
These are diminutive enough to work with nearly any weekend-casual ensemble.
This one is brilliant in washed out green, tan and black, and the front pockets are accented with diminutive rhinestones.
A diminutive chain link detail adorns the striped upper, making this the perfect dressy-casual shoe to see you through the season in style.
The surprisingly diminutive Juliet sandal boasts a three inch heel and a very practical design.
These fun flats are available in plenty of shades - including teal, pink and black - and are adorned with a diminutive Marc by Marc Jacobs nameplate.
Thus, for a time, science fiction fans insisted on reserving the disrespectful diminutive 'sci-fi' for media-trash.
Later depictions show these creatures as diminutive winged folk, no more than a few inches tall.
While this concern may be diminutive, many Facebook users aren't even aware how much they are giving away about their friends--or how much information is being given away about them--without their control.
A detailed plan for the entire rapid is vital when facing the holes, drops, haystacks, rocks and chutes served up by even the most diminutive river.
Hesperornis too, with its keelless sternum, had aborted wings but strong legs and feet adapted for swimming, while Ichthyornis had a keeled sternum and powerful wings, but diminutive legs and feet.
The reality TV star confessed she has been watching videos of the diminutive pop babe to get ideas for her routines.
Often seen with Lucy, a diminutive, tough, witty woman who always looked very cuddly.
You will find thought that these huge looking pools on their racks in the garden centers look quite diminutive once installed in the ground.
I made myself a couple of sandwiches with the rather diminutive loaf of bread I'd bought from the shop on the way home.
Can you conceive of a man's getting himself into a sweat over so diminutive a provocation?