Tinest: meaning, definitions and examples
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tinest
[ ˈtaɪnɪst ]
extremely small
Tinest is the superlative form of tiny, meaning the smallest in size. It describes something that is minuscule or diminutive in nature compared to others in a similar category.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tinest ant was lost among the grass.
- She found the tinest piece of glitter on the floor.
- His tinest worry was that he would miss the train.
- They adopted the tinest puppy from the shelter.
Translations
Translations of the word "tinest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 minúsculo
🇮🇳 बहुत छोटा
🇩🇪 winzig
🇮🇩 sangat kecil
🇺🇦 найменший
🇵🇱 malutki
🇯🇵 非常に小さい
🇫🇷 minuscule
🇪🇸 muy pequeño
🇹🇷 çok küçük
🇰🇷 아주 작은
🇸🇦 صغير جداً
🇨🇿 nejmenší
🇸🇰 najmenší
🇨🇳 极小的
🇸🇮 najmanjši
🇮🇸 mjög lítið
🇰🇿 өте кішкентай
🇬🇪 ძალიან პატარა
🇦🇿 çox kiçik
🇲🇽 muy pequeño
Etymology
The word 'tinest' is derived from the adjective 'tiny,' which has its roots in Middle English, where it meant 'very small'. It is thought to originate from the Old French word 'tin,' which means 'small' or 'little,' and has cognates in other languages. The suffix '-est' is a common ending used in English to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating the highest degree of quality. Hence, 'tinest' effectively conveys an extreme sense of smallness, making it an important term in various contexts, such as describing objects, animals, or even feelings. This evolution of the word reflects the richness and flexibility of the English language, enabling speakers to describe size with greater nuance.