Tiny — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈtī-nē/ ti·ny

Meaning & Definition of Tiny

Tiny (adjective)

  1. very small or diminutive, minute

Tiny (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  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 Tiny

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tiny:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tiny

Words with the opposite meaning of Tiny:

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

Related Words for Tiny

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

Near Antonyms of Tiny

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 Tiny

Inflections: tinier, tiniest

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

Origin & Etymology of Tiny

alteration of Middle English tine

First known use: 1598

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Tiny

Words & Phrases Containing Tiny

tiny house

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiny

What does "Tiny" mean?

"Tiny" means very small or diminutive, minute. As an adjective, it is defined as: very small or diminutive, minute.

What is another word for "Tiny"?

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

What are different ways to say "Tiny"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tiny". Common alternatives include atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature and minuscule.

What is the opposite of "Tiny"?

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

How do you use "Tiny" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tiny" in a sentence: "the forest ranger showed us how every square foot of forest is alive with tiny creatures".

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

"Tiny" is an adjective.

Is "Tiny" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Tiny" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Tiny"?

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