BANTAM Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

bantam

adjective

Definition of bantam

as in diminutive

of a size that is less than average a bantam comedian who is known to fellow performers for his oversize ego

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When Big Man arrives with Elena in tow, the diminutive Nora takes down the giant man in less than a minute, all without a bra on!

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Brick’s diminutive size helps ground a building — regardless of scale — in the human hand that was integral to its construction.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminutive

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Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of little

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Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.

— Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021

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