What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
teensiest
Example
The teensiest spider crawled across the windowsill. [teensiest: adjective]
Example
She examined the painting with the teensiest brush to add the final touches. [teensiest: adjective]
Example
I only need a teensiest bit of sugar for this recipe. [teensiest: noun]
minuscule
Example
The minuscule print was difficult to read without a magnifying glass. [minuscule: adjective]
Example
The company's profits were a minuscule fraction of what they had projected. [minuscule: adjective]
Example
There was only a minuscule amount of cream left in the container. [minuscule: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Minuscule is more commonly used than teensiest in everyday language and formal writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between teensiest and minuscule?
Minuscule is a more formal term than teensiest, making it more appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts.
