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diminutively

/dɪˈmɪnjuːtɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does diminutively mean?

adverb

Used to describe something in a smaller or lesser degree; in a smaller or more delicate way.

Example

"She spoke diminutively of the small gift, saying it was a lovely gesture."

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