Synonyms of atomic

atomic

adjective

ə-ˈtä-mik 

as in tiny

very small in size

made atomic adjustments to the clock's mechanism to keep it from whirring as it ran

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tiny
• minuscule
• microscopic
• miniature
• infinitesimal
• small
• teeny
• bitty
• teensy
• weeny
• wee
• bitsy
• microminiature
• little bitty
• little
• itty-bitty
• micro
• baby
• teeny-weeny
• mini
• model
• dwarf
• teensy-weensy
• minute
• pygmy
• petite
• diminutive
• smallish
• pocket-size
• elfin
• pocket
• half-pint
• Lilliputian
• dinky
• puny
• dwarfish
• insignificant
• undersized
• scrubby
• minikin
• pint-size

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cosmic
• planetary
• massive
• giant
• astronomical
• enormous
• gigantic
• huge
• monster
• heroic
• tremendous
• colossal
• titanic
• mammoth
• monumental
• monstrous
• prodigious
• immense
• large
• mountainous
• major
• substantial
• great
• big
• extensive
• considerable
• herculean
• grand
• gross
• good
• sizable
• super
• bulky
• handsome
• oversize
• jumbo
• elephantine
• monolithic
• goodly
• hefty
• overgrown
• whopping
• formidable
• imposing
• stupendous
• majestic
• infinite
• grandiose
• lofty
• staggering
• towering
• outsize
• vast
• hulking
• king-size
• largish
• bumper
• overscale
• voluminous
• boundless
• immeasurable
• whacking
• cavernous
• vasty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of atomic

Speculation has risen about whether Takaichi, who supports nuclear buildup efforts aimed at deterrence, may allow atomic weapons to be brought into the country, going against the third nonnuclear principle. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Unlike conventional power generation technologies, a fusion system seeks to generate energy by fusing light atomic nuclei together, the same process that powers the Sun. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The residents of Parsons, Kansas, may soon have atomic power humming in their backyard, as the small town is debating the development of a nuclear reactor. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026

Replace Replace the status report with the working prototype as the atomic unit of internal communication. — Andrew Sorohan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026