Meaning of the word lilliputian in English
What does lilliputian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lilliputian
US /ˌlɪl.ɪˈpjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌlɪl.ɪˈpjuː.ʃən/
Adjective
extremely small; tiny
Example:
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The dollhouse was filled with lilliputian furniture.
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Compared to the skyscraper, the old house looked lilliputian.
Noun
a person who is extremely small and tiny; or an inhabitant of Lilliput in Swift's Gulliver's Travels
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In the story, Gulliver was captured by the Lilliputians.
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He felt like a giant standing among the lilliputians.