minikin

adjective

Definition of minikinnext
as in mini

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
  1. mini
  2. dwarf
  3. elfin
  4. diminutive
  5. smallish
  6. micro
  7. petite
  8. pocket
Adjective
  • The only thing worth changing about the examples above would be to switch out those mini bags for a lap-top-friendly work bag, though adding a pop of color is totally fair game.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026
  • The comedy is still the thing in this frolicsome outdoor production, which takes place in the charming ambiance of the festival’s portable, mini-Elizabethan venue.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • Look for citrus varieties grafted onto dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock so the citrus tree stays small and doesn’t need to be pruned or re-potted as often.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
  • These semi-dwarf shrubs have a nice, rounded form that maxes out at 4 or 5 feet wide and tall.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • Olah is a boyish, elfin prodigy who, at nineteen, met Amodei on his first visit to the Bay Area.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • That effort also brought back the rare frosted elfin butterfly for the first time in decades.
    — Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of elfin
Adjective
  • Much of Hart’s appeal lies in his willingness to be the butt of the joke, and there are many here at his expense — thankfully not as many as usual targeting his diminutive stature.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • For the second World Cup in a row, the final is settled deep into extra time with the only goal from a diminutive midfielder.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of diminutive
Adjective
  • Residents of a smallish town outside of the capital Sofia, Gosha and Marina are a childless couple who have held down low-key lucrative positions for some time.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • There is currently an asset protection structure that is making its way around social media that is aimed for smallish real estate investors.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of smallish
Adjective
  • Among the pieces highlighted in Vuori’s newest campaign, Godso wears the Daily Track short, All the Form micro bra in black, Court full zip, Retrograde track pant and Retrograde short, among other pieces available on Vuori’s official website.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Optasia, which made its stock market debut last year, uses AI and mobile data to provide micro loans, working capital, and airtime advances to unbanked consumers and small businesses.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • Like Grey, Willis was a petite brunette with penetrating eyes.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Definition of petite
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of pocket
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