little (/ˈlɪtl/)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈlɪtl/
Meaning
Meaning: small
Small in size or amount, often suggesting affection.
Examples
🗣 The little girl held her father’s hand tightly as they crossed the busy road.
Etymology
From Old English ‘lȳtel’, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch ‘luttel’.
How & Where It’s Used
Often carries warmth, unlike the neutral ‘small’.
Tags: size, common