How do you use "tiny" in a sentence?

She lives in a tiny flat in central London. There's been a tiny improvement in his condition. Look at the tiny baby kittens!

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Q: What does "tiny" mean?

Extremely small in size or amount Tiny is an informal adjective meaning very small, often emphasising how remarkably small something is. It is more emphatic than 'small' and is commonly used to describe things, amounts, or differences that are notably minor. The word has a slightly affectionate or endearing quality when describing babies, animals, or objects.

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Meaning: Extremely small in size or amount

极小的，微小的

diminuto, pequeñísimo

とても小さい、ちっぽけな

아주 작은, 조그마한

Tiny is an informal adjective meaning very small, often emphasising how remarkably small something is. It is more emphatic than 'small' and is commonly used to describe things, amounts, or differences that are notably minor. The word has a slightly affectionate or endearing quality when describing babies, animals, or objects.

Tiny是一个非正式的形容词，意思是非常小，通常强调某物有多么小。它比'small'更有强调意味，常用于描述明显微小的事物、数量或差异。当用来描述婴儿、动物或物品时，这个词有一种略带亲切或可爱的质感。

Tiny es un adjetivo informal que significa muy pequeño, a menudo enfatizando lo notablemente pequeño que es algo. Es más enfático que «small» y se usa comúnmente para describir cosas, cantidades o diferencias que son notablemente menores. La palabra tiene una cualidad ligeramente afectuosa o entrañable cuando describe bebés, animales u objetos.

Tinyは非常に小さいという意味の非公式な形容詞で、何かがどれほど小さいかを強調することが多いです。「small」よりも強調的で、著しく小さいもの、量、または違いを表すのによく使われます。赤ちゃん、動物、または物を表す時、少し愛情深い、愛らしい質があります。

Tiny는 매우 작다는 뜻의 비격식 형용사로, 무언가가 놀라울 정도로 작다는 것을 강조합니다. 'small'보다 더 강조적이며, 눈에 띄게 작은 사물, 양 또는 차이를 묘사할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 아기, 동물 또는 물건을 묘사할 때 약간의 애정이나 귀여운 느낌을 줍니다.

Examples

She lives in a tiny flat in central London.
她住在伦敦市中心的一间小公寓里。
Vive en un piso diminuto en el centro de Londres.
彼女はロンドン中心部のとても小さなフラットに住んでいる。
그녀는 런던 중심부의 아주 작은 아파트에 살고 있다.
There's been a tiny improvement in his condition.
他的病情有了微小的改善。
Ha habido una pequeña mejora en su condición.
彼の状態にわずかな改善が見られた。
그의 상태에 약간의 호전이 있었다.
Look at the tiny baby kittens!
看那些小猫咪！
¡Mira los gatitos tan pequeñitos!
ちっちゃな子猫たちを見て！
조그만 아기 고양이들 좀 봐!

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English 'tyne' meaning 'very small'. First recorded in the 16th century. May be related to 'tine' (a small prong). Despite its simplicity, its etymology remains debated.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal