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lilliputian
01
very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
proper
qualitative
Superlative
most lilliputian
Comparative
more lilliputian
gradable
Examples
The lilliputian dolls displayed in the shop window captured the attention of passersby with their intricate details.
02
insignificant or trivial in importance
Examples
The arguments about the color scheme for the new logo seemed Lilliputian next to the company ’s financial issues.
Lilliputian
01
an inhabitant of Lilliput, the fictional island nation in Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels,” known for its tiny people
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
Lilliputians
Examples
The Lilliputian greeted Gulliver with a mix of curiosity and caution.
02
a very small person, reminiscent of the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels
Examples
As a Lilliputian, he found it challenging to find clothes that fit properly.
