Dwarfish

Pronunciation: /ˈdwɔɹfˈɪʃ/

Dwarfish (adj)

  1. small in a way that seems unusual, especially when compared with other people or things of the same type.
  2. having a body shape that is shorter and smaller than expected, often with a strong or thick look.
  3. seeming less impressive or less strong than it should be, because it is smaller than expected.

Dwarfish (adjective)

Examples

  • The plant is dwarfish, so it stays near the ground.
  • Her garden has dwarfish trees that never grow tall.