lilliput

/ˈlɪlɪpʌt/

Definitions

1. noun

A place or kingdom in Jonathan Swift’s novel ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, inhabited by tiny people.

“The Lilliputians were known for their ingenuity and skill in building small machines.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Lilliputians or their kingdom.

“The Lilliputian architecture of the miniature city was a marvel to behold.”

Synonyms

  • miniature
  • tiny

Antonyms

  • enormous
  • gigantic