diminutive
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Very small in size.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ cottage looked almost like a dollhouse."
Answer: diminutive
In your own words, what does "diminutive" mean?
Very small in size.
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