Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lilliputian
adjective
/ˌlɪl.ɪˈpjuː.ʃən/
Definition
extremely small or tiny
Examples
- The lilliputian furniture in the dollhouse fascinated the children.
- She had a lilliputian collection of rare coins displayed in a glass case.
Meaning
The term ‘lilliputian’ describes something that is miniature or diminutive in size. It originates from the fictional characters in Jonathan Swift’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, who are tiny people inhabiting the land of Lilliput.
Synonyms
- miniature
- tiny
- small
- petite
