Dwarfed
Pronunciation: /ˈdwɔːrft/
Dwarfed (verb)
- Made something seem much smaller than it really is, because another thing is bigger or stronger.
- Stopped a living thing from growing to its usual size, often because of poor conditions or illness.
Examples
- The new design dwarfed the old one.
- The tall building dwarfed the nearby houses.
Dwarfed (adjective)
- Smaller or less impressive than people expected, usually because something else is much larger.
Examples
- The final result was dwarfed by the plan.
- Her hopes felt dwarfed after the delay.