PETITE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

petite

adjective

Definition of petite

as in diminutive

having a small and thin body

—usually used to describe a woman or girl She's petite and has short black hair. a petite young woman

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Recent Examples of petite Boxwood is known for its compact growth and petite evergreen leaves. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 Frame introduced a petite version of its popular Pixie Gray jean with model Amelia Gray and Mother has expanded its Lil’ collection of popular fits for consumers five-foot-four and under. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The killer is Catherine (Lola Petticrew), a petite young woman who goes about in a variety of wigs, under a variety of names, careful to mask in public. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 Sunflowers range in height from a petite 18 inches to a towering 10 or 15 feet. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for petite

Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite

Adjective

Agencies today balance irrigation and development needs with the water quality and temperature needed by endangered and threatened fish, ranging from winter run Chinook salmon and Central Valley Steelhead trout to diminutive delta and longfin smelt.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Despite its diminutive size, inside you’ll find Extra Strength Tylenol, Neosporin cream, wipes, gauze, and an assortment of Band-aid bandages.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 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

Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Served on a lazy Susan, multiple scoops of ice cream are surrounded by mini cones, berries, hot fudge, caramel, M&M’s, Reese’s, and other assorted chocolates.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of mini

Adjective

Bare-root fruit trees that produce fruit the fastest are typically dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
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

Definition of dwarf

Adjective

Low rises, micro shorts, crochet and platform boots have all moved well beyond festival grounds.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Rolling out micro feedback opportunities creates a rhythm of sharing information which allows leadership and the core change team to course correct the strategic roadmap quickly.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of micro

Adjective

One tiny decision can act as a huge catalyst for your life path to unfold in a new way.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Spain's Ministry of the Interior said more than 48,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the tiny territory of Ceuta have been sent back to Morocco.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of tiny

Adjective

They were first popularized in Georgian England as small tokens of affection, infatuation or mourning, and examples are scattered across major museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Potential monetary policy task force recommendations may involve less transparent communication, a smaller balance sheet with stability risks, and inflation metrics that produce a lower reading.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026