Top synonyms for “small”: belittled, diminished, humble, little, low, lowly, minor, minuscule, and 67 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a garment size for a small person
- (noun)the slender part of the back
- (adjective)made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)“her comments made me feel small”
- (adjective)limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent“a little dining room”
- (adjective)relatively moderate, limited, or small“a small business”
- (adjective)(of a voice) faint“a little voice”
- (adjective)lowercase“little a”
- (adjective)not large but sufficient in size or amount“a modest salary”
- (adjective)(of children and animals) young, immature“what a big little boy you are”
- (adjective)have fine or very small constituent particles“a small misty rain”
- (adjective)low or inferior in station or quality“a humble cottage”
- (adverb)on a small scale“think small”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "small"?
Common synonyms for "small" include belittled, diminished, humble, little, low, lowly. Our thesaurus lists 75 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "small"?
Antonyms for "small" include big, large. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "small" mean?
a garment size for a small person
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