smallish

[ smaw-lish ]

adjective

1. rather small.

Word History and Origins

Origin of smallish¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; small, -ish ¹

Example Sentences

McCormick finds the smallish, hook-beaked birds by listening for their distinctive calls.

From Seattle Times

Ranchi, smallish by Indian standards, is full to the brim, and some journalists have been slung out of their hotels.

From BBC

You may have heard during the last few days about the resignation by the president of a smallish university in New England.

From Los Angeles Times

The guy is shown with virtually no shoulders, his sloping, triangular black jacket transforming his body into a veritable mountain, with the Marqués’ wispy smallish head perched like a cherry atop a hot fudge sundae.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a smallish space that can fit up to 45 people, but somehow it feels much bigger — maybe it’s the open roof or the focus-pulling wall mural that resembles Matisse cutouts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cramped
• diminutive
• undersized