lilliputian — extremely small; tiny; miniature
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely small; tiny; miniature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/
Korean meaning: 매우 작은, 소인국의, 극소형의
Korean pronunciation: 릴리**퓨**션
Example Sentences
- His lilliputian handwriting required a magnifying glass to read.
- The CEO's lilliputian office shocked the visiting investors.
- Don't let lilliputian minds discourage your grand dreams.
lilliputian
ADJECTIVE//ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən//
extremely small; tiny; miniature

a miniature chef character climbs up a massive wooden spoon using a tiny rope. The chef appears no bigger than a thumb compared to the normal-sized kitchen utensils around them. A regular-sized person in the background reaches for ingredients, completely unaware of the tiny chef's presence. The lilliputian chef struggles to carry a single grain of rice that looks enormous in their tiny arms. Salt crystals nearby appear like huge white boulders compared to the miniature figure. A curious mouse watches from the corner, appearing gigantic next to the tiny chef. something extremely small and miniature in scale compared to normal-sized objects
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 'Lilliput,' the fictional land of tiny people in Jonathan Swift's 1726 novel 'Gulliver's Travels.' The name of this imaginary kingdom became a common adjective meaning extremely small.
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📝Examples
“His lilliputian handwriting required a magnifying glass to read.”
“The CEO's lilliputian office shocked the visiting investors.”
“Don't let lilliputian minds discourage your grand dreams.”
“The lilliputian portions at the expensive restaurant left us hungry.”
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