The Opposite(Antonym) of “goodly”
The antonyms of goodly are small, tiny, and insignificant. The antonyms small, tiny, and insignificant convey a negative or unimportant meaning. They imply a lack of size, importance, or value.
Explore all Antonyms of “goodly”
Definitions and Examples of small, tiny, insignificant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not large in size or amount.
Example
The apartment was small but cozy.
Extremely small in size or amount.
Example
The newborn kitten was so tiny that it could fit in the palm of your hand.
Not important or meaningful.
Example
The mistake he made was insignificant and didn't affect the outcome of the project.
Key Differences: small vs tiny vs insignificant
- 1Small refers to something that is not large in size or amount.
- 2Tiny refers to something that is extremely small in size or amount.
- 3Insignificant refers to something that is not important or meaningful.
Effective Usage of small, tiny, insignificant
- 1Size Comparison: Use small and tiny to compare sizes of objects or living beings.
- 2Importance Assessment: Use insignificant to describe something that is not important or meaningful.
- 3Negative Connotation: Use these antonyms to convey a negative or unimportant meaning.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Small refers to size, tiny refers to extreme smallness, and insignificant refers to a lack of importance. Use these words to compare sizes, assess importance, or convey negative or unimportant meanings.
