Tinier: meaning, definitions and examples

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tinier

 

[ ˈtaɪ.niər ]

Context #1

comparative form of tiny

Extremely small in size; even smaller than tiny.

Synonyms

more diminutive, more minuscule, smaller

Examples of usage

  • It's a tiny apartment, but the kitchen is even tinier.
  • Her voice was tinier than a whisper.
  • The tinier details can make a big difference.

Translations

Translations of the word "tinier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pequeno

🇮🇳 छोटा

🇩🇪 kleiner

🇮🇩 lebih kecil

🇺🇦 дрібніший

🇵🇱 mniejszy

🇯🇵 より小さい

🇫🇷 plus petit

🇪🇸 más pequeño

🇹🇷 daha küçük

🇰🇷 더 작은

🇸🇦 أصغر

🇨🇿 menší

🇸🇰 menší

🇨🇳 更小的

🇸🇮 manjši

🇮🇸 minni

🇰🇿 кішірек

🇬🇪 უფრო პატარა

🇦🇿 daha kiçik

🇲🇽 más pequeño

Word origin

The word 'tinier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'tiny'. The origin of 'tiny' can be traced back to the Old English word 'tyn' which meant small or slight. Over time, 'tiny' evolved to its current form, with 'tinier' being used to indicate a comparison in size. The usage of 'tinier' has become increasingly popular in modern English to emphasize the smallness of an object or person.

See also: tiniest, tininess.