runty

adjective

Definition of runtynext
as in dwarf

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runty
  1. dwarf
  2. stunted
  3. tiny
  4. scrubby
  5. teeny
  6. miniature
  7. teensy
  8. bitty
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
  • Still, the emotionally stunted John claims not to harbor ill feelings toward Hal, though this is most certainly challenged by the end of the episode.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • According to Hancock, underfertilized petunias classically experience slow or stunted growth, chlorotic (pale) growth, and reduced flowering.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunted
Adjective
  • Atoms under a chip The QGI is rather tiny and relies on microwave and magnetic pulses.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The singer-songwriter, who is currently on tour, mainly resides at a rural compound just outside of Framlingham, the tiny historic town where he was raised.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • The brick pathway at my feet passed through a small ornamental fence, crossed some scrubby grass, then ran up the steps to the Helen Keller Birthplace at Ivy Green.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • At first glance, Komodo National Park seems austere with its volcanic hills covered in scrubby grass instead of the dense tropical foliage found elsewhere in Indonesia.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrubby
Adjective
  • Everyone was amazed that, yes, this teeny tiny thing was actually a functioning camera that could take relatively good pictures, and not just a cute, decorative keychain.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 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
  • As the group makes its way across the globe, Lovelace and Southern interrupt the concert footage with miniature portraits of fans in each tour stop.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Optomechanisms are a rich source of development in engineering, including telescopy, miniature projectors, tractor beams, and quantum optomechanical mirrors made from a few hundred atoms and only a few microns thick.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • The booklouse, which has not been found outdoors in Alaska, feeds on teensy bits of mold that form on formerly living things, including food.
    — Ned Rozell | Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023
  • The dead battery that could’ve ruined my entire trip was instead a teensy, minor annoyance.
    — Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2022
Definition of teensy
Adjective
  • CeraVe’s Healing Lip Balm is an itty bitty addition to Cameron’s routine that makes a big difference.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • My first visit to Gillingham in the late 1980s revealed a very bitty ground, featuring all manner of styles that did little for the aesthetic.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bitty
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