What is another word for lilliput?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪlɪpˌʊt] (IPA)

Lilliput is an adjective used to describe something small or tiny. It originates from the fictional island of Lilliput from Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels. However, there are plenty of other synonyms to describe something small and diminutive in size. Some of the words that can be used are diminutive, minute, petite, wee, tiny, minuscule, puny, and dainty. These words can be used interchangeably, depending on the context in which they are used. Whether for creative writing, poetry, or everyday conversation, having a variety of synonyms at hand can help diversify language and make communication more interesting and diverse.

Synonyms for Lilliput:

What are the hypernyms for Lilliput?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    dwarf, small person, little person, short person, Diminutive Being, Dwarfish Being, Little Creature, Micrometer Being, Miniature Being, Minuscule Creature, Minuscule Person, Minute Being, Wee Person, petite creature, petite person, tiny creature, tiny person.

What are the hyponyms for Lilliput?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Lilliput

What a Precipice is it from Locke's Human Understanding to Swift's lilliput and Profundity!...
"An Essay on Criticism"
John Oldmixon
60. 89. Swift's Gulliver's Voyage to lilliput.
"The War of Independence"
John Fiske
As they advance slowly, she towering above her tiny bodyguard, one thinks of Gulliver moving through lilliput; and there is a touch of solemnity in the procession which recalls a mighty Indian idol being carried through the streets, with people thronging about its feet.
"Prose Fancies"
Richard Le Gallienne

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