smallest

The word “smallest” has 2 syllables: small-est

It's pronounced as /ˈsmɔːlɪst/


What is synonym and antonym for smallest?

In the thesaurus, “smallest” has 29 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for smallest along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for smallest

  • basal
  • basic
  • essential
  • fewer
  • fewest
  • fundamental
  • infinitesimal
  • irreducible
  • least
  • least possible
  • lesser
  • littlest
  • low
  • lowest
  • micro
  • minimal
  • minimum
  • minor
  • minutest
  • modest
  • nominal
  • slight
  • slightest
  • small
  • smaller
  • subminimal
  • tiniest
  • token
  • ultramicro

Antonyms for smallest

  • biggest
  • full
  • greatest
  • highest
  • hugest
  • largest
  • maximum
  • most
  • top
  • topmost
  • utmost

Meanings of smallest

  • adjective
    1. Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
    2. Young, as a child.
    3. (writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.
    4. Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.
    5. Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
    6. Slender, gracefully slim.
  • adverb
    1. In a small fashion.
    2. In or into small pieces.
    3. To a small extent.
    4. In a low tone; softly.

Example Sentences

  • The smallest room in the house was converted into a study.
  • Even the smallest details can make a big difference in design.
  • He gave her the smallest slice of cake as a joke.
  • The smallest mistake in the calculation caused a major error.
  • Among all the puppies, she chose the smallest one to adopt.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to smallest, such as: basal, basic, biggest, essential, fewer, fewest, full.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

ultramicro

  • fewer
  • fewest
  • infinitesimal
  • irreducible
  • lesser
  • littlest
  • low
  • lowest
  • micro
  • minimal
  • minimum
  • minor
  • minutest
  • modest
  • slight
  • slightest
  • small
  • smaller
  • smallest
  • subminimal
  • tiniest

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