tiny (/ˈtaɪni/)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈtaɪni/
Meaning
Meaning: extremely small
Very small indeed; much smaller than usual.
Examples
🗣 A tiny insect crawled slowly across the wide white page of my open notebook.
Etymology
Late 16th century, from earlier ‘tine’ (a very small amount), of obscure origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Emphatic word for very small things, often used affectionately.
Tags: size, common