Synonyms of little
19 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for little is small. Other synonyms of little are modest, low, petty, ickle and slight. The opposite of little is old.
Synonyms and similar words for little
adjectiveSmall, not large, limited, particularly.
- compact
- fun size euphemisticSmall in size.
- fun-sized euphemistic
- ickleLittle.
- insignificant
- lit'l
- lowSmall, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
- modestSmall, moderate in size.
- miniMiniature, tiny, small.
- pettyLittle or small in size.
- pint-sized colloquialComparatively small in size.
- pocket-size
- slim
- slightStill; with little or no movement on the surface.
- smallNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
- small-scale
- undersizedBelow the usual or expected size.
- wee Ireland, ScotlandSmall, little.
- wurly Scotland
Opposite of little
nounA newly initiated member of a sorority or fraternity, who is mentored by a big.
- bigThe participant in age roleplay who acts out the older role.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of.
adverbMore antonyms
Meaning of little
- adjective Small, not large, limited, particularly.
- adjective Small, limited in size.
- adjective Short, limited in extent.
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