tiny

[ tahy-nee ]

adjective

, ti·ni·er, ti·ni·est.

1. very small; minute; wee.

   Synonyms: teeny, diminutive, little

tiny

/ ˈtaɪnɪ /

adjective

1. very small; minute

Derived Forms

• ˈtinily, adverb
• ˈtininess, noun

Other Words From

• tini·ly adverb
• tini·ness 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

However it remains comparatively tiny, with 15 million users worldwide.

From BBC

These tiny particles can enter the lungs and cause a host of diseases.

From BBC

“Could you write what you write if you weren’t so tiny, Joan?”

From Los Angeles Times

His role will be processing the letters and postcards left by those who stop at the tiny wooden museum from up to two cruise ships a day.

From BBC

Sir Tony said the losses were "for tiny increments of land" but that there was "no doubt that Russia is making tactical, territorial gains and that is putting pressure on Ukraine".

From BBC

Related Words

• insignificant
• microscopic
• miniature
• minuscule
• minute
• puny
• slight
• small
• teeny
• wee