DINKY Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

dinky

adjective

ˈdiŋ-kē

Definition of dinky

as in small

of a size that is less than average recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment

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Recent Examples of dinky Also of note is the considerable size of the hotel’s rooms, with the standard ‘Deluxe King’ occupying an ample 460 sq ft, which seems positively palatial when compared to the dinky hotel rooms that are typical across much of Japan. — Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026 How would real mountains compare to my favorite suburban dinky hill? — Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026 And unlike the dinky little tabletop tripods of the other smart telescopes, the Celestron Origin comes with a NexStar Evolution-style mount and tripod. — Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2026 The Wave for 2, which made its debut at this year’s Florida RV Supershow, may be Westfalia America’s most accessible model, but don’t mistake it for a dinky van short on capability. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinky

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Adjective

That’s a dangerous prospect for any country, but especially for Singapore, crammed into a space smaller than New York City.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
But after home brewers were able to show the appeal of hoppy IPAs, malty stouts and citrusy wheat ales, that eventually led to a boom in small breweries.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

When Big Man arrives with Elena in tow, the diminutive Nora takes down the giant man in less than a minute, all without a bra on!

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Brick’s diminutive size helps ground a building — regardless of scale — in the human hand that was integral to its construction.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminutive

Adjective

Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of little

Adjective

The Moon’s awkward angle to Venus this morning may bring tiny mismatches around timing, mood, or social plans, but nothing needs to become a big deal.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
One such collection of it-narratives survives in the form of the tiny manuscript books authored by children associated with the prominent New England Hale family.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tiny

Adjective

Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.

— Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021

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