mignon

/mɪ̃ʒɔ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

a small or delicate person

“She was a petite mignon with a big personality.”

2. noun

a small piece of meat or a dish made from a small piece of meat, often served as a delicacy

“The restaurant served a mignon of tender beef with roasted vegetables.”

3. adjective

small, delicate, or charming

“The mignon design on the invitation was a perfect touch for the wedding.”

4. adverb

in a delicate or charming way

“She sang mignon to the audience, bringing a smile to their faces.”

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • petite
  • small

Antonyms

  • coarse
  • large