Miniature — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌchu̇r/ min·i·a·ture

Meaning & Definition of Miniature

Miniature (noun)

  1. a copy on a much reduced scale
  2. something small of its kind
  3. a painting in an illuminated book or manuscript

Miniature (adjective)

  1. being or represented on a small scale

Miniature (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very small in size

    "a dollhouse with miniature furnishings"

    similar: atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny
    related: baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized
    opposite: astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous
    near: big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, monolithic, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, cavernous, immeasurable, infinite, vast, vasty, voluminous

Miniature (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size

    "a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century"

    similar: model
    related: carbon, carbon copy, clone, copy, dummy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction, dwarf, midget, mini, pocket edition, pygmy
    near: archetype, original, prototype, blowup, enlargement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Miniature

The most common words with a similar meaning to Miniature:

atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny, model

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Miniature

Words with the opposite meaning of Miniature:

astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous

Related Words for Miniature

baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized, carbon, carbon copy, clone, copy, dummy, dupe, duplicate

Near Antonyms of Miniature

big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing

Word Forms of Miniature

Derived words: miniaturist (noun), miniaturistic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Miniature

Italian miniatura art of illuminating a manuscript, from Medieval Latin, from Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare to color with minium, from minium red lead

First known use: circa 1586

Words & Phrases Containing Miniature

miniature golf, miniature pinscher, miniature poodle, miniature schnauzer, in miniature

Frequently Asked Questions about Miniature

What does "Miniature" mean?

"Miniature" means a copy on a much reduced scale. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a copy on a much reduced scale. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Miniature"?

Other words for "Miniature" include atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature and microscopic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Miniature" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Miniature"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Miniature". Common alternatives include atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, minuscule and minute.

What is the opposite of "Miniature"?

Antonyms of "Miniature" include astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic and herculean. Near antonyms include big, bulky, bumper and considerable.

How do you use "Miniature" in a sentence?

Examples of "Miniature" in a sentence: "a dollhouse with miniature furnishings"; "a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century".

Is "Miniature" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Miniature" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Miniature"?

"Miniature" is pronounced /ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌchu̇r/ and divided into syllables as min·i·a·ture.

What is the origin of the word "Miniature"?

"Miniature" comes from Italian miniatura art of illuminating a manuscript, from Medieval Latin, from Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare to color with minium, from minium red lead. First known use: circa 1586.