Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lilliput
Noun
/ˈlɪlɪˌpʊt/
Definition
A term used to describe something that is very small or miniature.
Examples
- When I found the lilliput figurines, I couldn’t help but admire their intricate details.
- The artist created a lilliput garden, filled with tiny plants and miniature furniture.
- Her collection of lilliput books is both unique and charming.
Meaning
Originating from the fictional land of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift’s novel ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, it refers to anything diminutive or tiny.
Synonyms
- miniature
- tiny
- small
- petite
