MIDGET Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmi-jət

Definition of midget

as in dwarf

something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind a breed that is the midget of the horse world

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midget

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adjective

as in pygmy

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Recent Examples of midget

Noun

For the first time in its history, the US military sent explosive-laden drone boats into combat by attacking an Iranian midget submarine and naval port. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 Dreyer went on to build many Indy 500 cars in the 1930s and built championship-winning sprint cars, midgets and quarter-midgets. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Larson was untouchable in midget racing before Bell came along, and then Bell started beating Larson and forced the Californian to raise his game. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026

Adjective

Beyond missile architecture, Pyongyang supplied Iran with midget submarines, anti-ship missiles, rocket launchers, and specialized commando training. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

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Noun

When a larger galaxy pulls apart a smaller dwarf galaxy, the dwarf’s stars can stretch into a stream — a cosmic breadcrumb trail of that encounter.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
To avoid this, sow dwarf crepe myrtles at least 4 to 6 feet apart, space standard-sized trees at least 8 feet from each other, and keep crepe myrtles of any size at least 3 feet away from fencing.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of dwarf

Adjective

But that identical physical phenomenon might soon change how miniature robots fly, float, and navigate complex environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Her sari—royal-purple silk stitched with miniature golden birds—hung straight down without any visible deviation in service to hips or buttocks.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of miniature

Noun

The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.

— Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of diminutive

Adjective

Trade along the route remains tiny compared with major throughways like the Suez Canal and is dominated by Russian oil and gas, which – along with a few other LNG buyers in Asia – principally flow to China.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The amount of neutrino energy absorbed by the companion star, however, would be only a tiny fraction of the amount of energy the star emits on its own, so again, this is likely to have little effect.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tiny

Noun

Mattel is revamping its video game business with the launch of Mattel Game Studios, a division of the toy brand that will develop, publish and operate original interactive experiences inspired by Mattel IP.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Authorities in Washington, DC, shut down traffic in a residential neighborhood after an adult toy was discovered outside a fire station.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of toy

Adjective

There is no full spa, but a teeny tiny sauna holds court in the gym, and massages can be arranged in advance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
And the cut looks very fresh, with Kardashian's honey-bronde hair parted in the center and worn loose with just a teeny bit of wavy texture at the ends.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of teeny

Adjective

Regardless, seeing it in practice helped show what the Bills may do at the macro and micro levels once the regular season begins.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
For her latest stop in the Italian Riviera, the former Spice Girl embraced la dolce vita while continuing her micro bikini parade in a completely sheer floral cover-up.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

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