Bantam (Adjective)
Meaning
Very small; "diminutive in stature"; "a lilliputian chest of drawers"; "her petite figure"; "tiny feet"; "the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The jockey was known for being a bantam figure in the racing world, but his riding skills were far from small.
- Her bantam frame made her appear even younger than her actual age, but she had a fierce determination in her eyes.
- Despite his bantam stature, the boy was determined to make it to the top of the rock climbing wall.
- The new smartphone was designed to be a bantam version of its predecessor, with a smaller screen and lighter weight.
- The bantam woman stood on her tiptoes, trying to get a glimpse of the stage over the crowd of tall people.