PETITE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

petite

adjective

Definition of petite

as in diminutive

having a small and thin body

—usually used to describe a woman or girl She's petite and has short black hair. a petite young woman

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Recent Examples of petite Slightly stretchy, extra roomy, and easy to dress up or down, the piece features a wrap-style neckline, a self-tie belt that defines the waist, short flutter sleeves, and an A-line silhouette that many shoppers describe as petite-friendly. — Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 For more of our favorite petite yoga pants and lounge pants, check out our finds below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Don’t miss your chance to snag these petite pants from Amazon, and keep scrolling for even more petite-friendly styles that are perfect for early-fall weather. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Take her advice with these roomy wide-leg jeans available in regular, tall, and petite lengths. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for petite

Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite

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

Shoichiro was smallish and solidly built, with a dull, pale complexion.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Yet, just a few weeks ago, Zweigenhaft was on the floor inside Ragan-Brown Fieldhouse, matched up with a smallish guard who played fierce defense, crashed the boards and generally played with the aggression of Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of smallish

Adjective

Bare-root fruit trees that produce fruit the fastest are typically dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Look for citrus varieties grafted onto dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock so the citrus tree stays small and doesn’t need to be pruned or re-potted as often.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of dwarf

Adjective

Using the micro state as an example, Leo argued that small political communities can offer lessons in public service and social cohesion at a time of growing division and distrust.

— Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
While these micro vehicles may not take over the streets, their arrival could signal a new way of thinking.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of micro

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

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