dwarfish

adjective

Definition of dwarfishnext
as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average a dwarfish people living deep in the rain forest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwarfish
  1. diminutive
  2. small
  3. little
Adjective
  • The Lucre mules are crafted in butter-soft kid suede in a dark midnight shade and have the most diminutive toe strap holding the shoe in place.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At 5ft 7in (170cm), Sullivan is a diminutive winger with his own needs.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminutive
Adjective
  • There’s also a small but well-equipped 24-hour gym, a sauna, steam rooms, and a Jacuzzi area with daybeds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In a small Idaho town, a young mother is accused of killing her young twins.
    — Glenn Thrush Eric Schmitt Liam Stack Tim Balk, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of small
Adjective
  • While her work regularly brings her into close proximity with children, Uta has little interest in starting a family of her own.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • His viewing has little to do with finance, ranging from 1950s commercials to Uzbekistan’s version of America’s Got Talent.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of little
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“Dwarfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwarfish. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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