Tiniest — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective phrase /ˈtī-nē/ ti·ny

Meaning & Definition of Tiniest

Tiniest (adjective)

  1. very small or diminutive, minute

Tiniest (phrase)

  1. taking into account even the smallest things
  2. not at all

Tiniest (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being the least in amount, number, or size possible

    "at one time atoms were thought to be the tiniest particles of matter"

    similar: fewest, littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest
    related: fewer, lesser, low, minor, modest, slight, small, smaller, infinitesimal, micro, subminimal, ultramicro, irreducible
    opposite: biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most, top, topmost, utmost
    near: highest

Related Entry: Tiny (adjective)

Tiny is a different word from Tiniest. The synonyms below are for tiny, not for tiniest.

  1. very small in size

    "the forest ranger showed us how every square foot of forest is alive with tiny creatures"

    similar: atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tiniest

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tiniest:

fewest, littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tiniest

Words with the opposite meaning of Tiniest:

biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most, top, topmost, utmost

Related Words for Tiniest

fewer, lesser, low, minor, modest, slight, small, smaller, infinitesimal, micro, subminimal, ultramicro, irreducible

Near Antonyms of Tiniest

highest

Word Forms of Tiniest

Inflections: tinier

Derived words: tinily (adverb), tininess (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Tiniest

alteration of Middle English tine

First known use: 1598

Words & Phrases Containing Tiniest

down to the smallest/last/tiniest detail

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiniest

What does "Tiniest" mean?

"Tiniest" means very small or diminutive, minute. As an an adjective and a phrase, it is defined as: very small or diminutive, minute.

What is another word for "Tiniest"?

Other words for "Tiniest" include fewest, littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest and smallest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tiniest" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tiniest"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tiniest". Common alternatives include fewest, littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest and smallest.

What is the opposite of "Tiniest"?

Antonyms of "Tiniest" include biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most and top. Near antonyms include highest.

How do you use "Tiniest" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tiniest" in a sentence: "at one time atoms were thought to be the tiniest particles of matter".

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

"Tiniest" can be used as an adjective and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tiniest"?

"Tiniest" is pronounced /ˈtī-nē/ and divided into syllables as ti·ny.

What is the origin of the word "Tiniest"?

"Tiniest" comes from alteration of Middle English tine. First known use: 1598.