Top synonyms for “little”: fiddling, footling, lilliputian, minuscule, niggling, petty, picayune, piddling, and 72 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a small amount or duration“he accepted the little they gave him”
- (adjective)small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)“a nice little job”
- (adjective)(informal) small and of little importance“a fiddling sum of money”
- (adjective)limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent“a little dining room”
- (adjective)(of a voice) faint“a little voice”
- (adjective)lowercase“little a”
- (adjective)(of children and animals) young, immature“what a big little boy you are”
- (adjective)low in stature; not tall“he was short and stocky”
- (adverb)not much“he talked little about his family”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "little"?
Common synonyms for "little" include fiddling, footling, lilliputian, minuscule, niggling, petty. Our thesaurus lists 80 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "little"?
Antonyms for "little" include big. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "little" mean?
a small amount or duration Example: "he accepted the little they gave him"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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