What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
diminutiveness
Example
The diminutiveness of the toy car made it easy to carry around. [diminutiveness: noun]
Example
The kitten's diminutive size made it even more adorable. [diminutive: adjective]
petiteness
Example
She wore a dress that accentuated her petiteness. [petiteness: noun]
Example
The model's petiteness made her stand out on the runway. [petite: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Petiteness is more commonly used than diminutiveness in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between diminutiveness and petiteness?
Petiteness is more formal than diminutiveness, which is more casual and informal.
