Dwarfish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dwarfish is an adjective meaning Like a dwarf; being especially small or stunted.
Meaning
Like a dwarf; being especially small or stunted.
More Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or made by or for dwarves.
Example Sentences
Dwarfish axes are some of the finest weapons available.
The vegetation, as might be supposed, is scant, or at least dwarfish.
[…] now does he feel his title / Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe / Upon a dwarfish thief.
Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation […]
Word Forms
- dwarvish
Synonyms for dwarfish
Depending on context, synonyms include little, small, dwarf.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include little, small, midgetlike, dwarven, dwarfy, pygmyish.
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