Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that is unusually small in size, especially in comparison with others of the same kind

“The miniature village featured tiny houses and a small, mischievous dwarf.”

2. verb

to reduce in size or amount, typically to a very small extent

“The company’s profits were dwarfed by the costs of the project.”

3. noun

a mythical or fictional creature, typically depicted as a small, grotesque, and ugly being, often with supernatural powers

“In J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world, dwarves are skilled craftsmen and fierce warriors.”

4. verb

to overshadow or dominate something

“The star player’s performance dwarfed the efforts of the rest of the team.”