tiny

[tahy-nee]

adjective

tinier, tiniest 

1. very small; minute; wee.

   Synonyms: teeny, diminutive, little

tiny

/ ˈtaɪnɪ /

adjective

1. very small; minute

Other Word Forms

• tinily adverb
• tininess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiny¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; late Middle English tine “very small” + -y ¹; further origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiny¹

C16 tine, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

We stuffed my belongings into my tiny Fiat 500 and drove cross-country.

From Los Angeles Times

The linemen crammed their knees under tiny tables, leading to much table banging.

From Los Angeles Times

The “harm reduction” model followed at the tiny home village on the campus has been valuable in getting veterans off the street who are struggling with substance abuse.

From Los Angeles Times

Woodhouse has a particularly keen eye when it comes to evaluating the tiniest aspects of a person in motion, helping players make subtle adjustments to the way they run in order to improve their speed.

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He often added tiny beads that shimmered like distant stars.

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Related Words

• insignificant 
• microscopic 
• miniature 
• minuscule 
• minute 
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• wee