Synonyms for small
40 synonyms for “small”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Small as in “little”
adjective: limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
- little
- tiny
- wee
- minute
- microscopic
- small-scale
- pocket-sized
- pocket-size
- minuscule
- insignificant
- slim
- puny
- miniature
- diminutive
- slender
- petite
- smallish
- lowercase
- teeny
- dinky
- micro
Small as in “modest”
adjective: relatively moderate, limited, or small
- modest
- minor
- slight
- limited
- fine
- narrow
- simple
- mean
- few
- mini
Small as in “low”
adjective: low or inferior in station or quality
- low
- humble
- lowly
- inferior
Small as in “soft”
adjective: (of a voice) faint
- shallow
- thin
- compact
Small as in “young”
adjective: (of children and animals) young, immature
- young
- petty
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