Flyspeck (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 flyspeck island of Nauru is struggling to maintain its independence in the face of economic hardship.
- Her flyspeck voice was barely audible over the din of the crowded restaurant.
- The flyspeck town of Willow Creek was home to only a handful of residents.
- The flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy despite its small size and limited resources.
- The artist's flyspeck brushstrokes created a delicate, intricate pattern on the canvas.