Smallish: meaning, definitions and examples

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smallish

 

[ หˆsmษ”หlษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size descriptor

The term 'smallish' is often used to describe something that is relatively small but not extremely so. It indicates a size that is smaller than average, yet not the smallest possible. This word conveys a sense of modesty in size while still acknowledging it has some size to it. It is commonly used to provide a colloquial and informal nuance to descriptions.

Synonyms

modest, petite, tiny

Examples of usage

  • He lives in a smallish apartment.
  • The dog was smallish, making it easy to carry.
  • She wore a smallish hat that looked cute on her head.

Translations

Translations of the word "smallish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะตะฝัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พƒๅฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'smallish' is a blend of the adjective 'small' with the suffix '-ish,' which is commonly used in English to indicate a somewhat or moderately small quality. The suffix '-ish' can be attached to many adjectives to convey a lesser degree, thus 'smallish' effectively suggests not just small but a smallness that is more than just slight or trivial. The origins of 'small' can be traced back to Old English 'smeall,' which means 'little or insignificant.' The evolution of 'smallish' can likely be traced back to the late 19th century as informal language became more prevalent in spoken English. Today, 'smallish' is widely used in various contexts, especially in everyday conversation, to denote an approximate size that is diminutive yet not the smallest possible.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,310 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.