little
1 of 4adjective/ˈlɪɾl̩/
Forms:littler,littlest
1
below average in size
- The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.
- The little flower bloomed in the cracks of the sidewalk, adding a touch of beauty to the urban landscape.
- The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway.
- The little bird chirped softly outside the window, adding melody to the morning.
- He handed her a little box tied with a ribbon.
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2
very young, often used affectionately
- The little ones played happily in the sandbox during the afternoon.
- She read a story to the little children before nap time.
- The daycare center is designed to cater to the needs of little kids.
- They took their little daughter to the park for a fun family outing.
- She had a little brother who was still learning to talk and walk.
3
of minor significance
- The mistake was little and did not affect the outcome of the project.
- His comments on the topic were considered little and did not influence the decision.
- The minor errors in the report were deemed little and did not affect the overall evaluation.
- She brushed off the criticism as little, knowing it had no real impact on her work.
- The details of the plan were little, overshadowed by the major decisions that needed to be made.
4
narrow-minded or lacking in intellectual depth
- Little minds often cling to outdated beliefs and practices.
- The committee was full of little ideas that stifled innovation.
- His little thoughts were always focused on trivial matters.
- Their little perspectives prevented them from seeing the bigger picture.
- The little attitudes of the group made it difficult to introduce new concepts.