Lilliputian

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What Does Lilliputian Mean?

  • 小人国的
  • 微不足道的
  • 矮小的

Lilliputian Pronunciation

/ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

Lilliputian Definition

noun

Definition

A very small person or creature; specifically, one from Lilliput, a fictional island in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels."

In ZH

一个非常小的人或生物；具体来说，是指在乔纳森·斯威夫特的《格列佛游记》中来自小人国的居民。

How to Use Lilliputian in a Sentence

  • The children all dressed up as lilliputians for the play.
  • He felt like a lilliputian among the tall adults.
  • The artist depicted a scene with lilliputian figures in a vast landscape.
  • Her lilliputian dog fit perfectly in her handbag.
  • In the story, the lilliputians captured Gulliver to prevent him from leaving.
adjective

Definition

Extremely small or miniature; tiny.

In ZH

极小的；微型的；微不足道的。

How to Use Lilliputian in a Sentence

  • They created a lilliputian version of the famous landmark.
  • The lilliputian model thrilled the children at the exhibition.
  • His attention to detail was lilliputian, making the craftwork exquisite.
  • The project was so lilliputian that it could fit on a slice of bread.
  • She has a lilliputian garden with tiny plants and flowers.

Synonyms for Lilliputian