Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

runtishly

Adverb
/ˈrʌntɪʃli/
Definition
In a manner that is small or stunted in growth; resembling or characteristic of a runt.
Examples
  • The runtishly small puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings during playtime.
  • Her runtishly tiny garden seemed lost among the towering trees around it.
  • He spoke in a runtishly timid voice, hardly audible above the crowd.
Meaning
Describes something that is undersized or less developed compared to typical standards.
Synonyms
  • Minuscule
  • Petite
  • Undersized
  • Small