miniature

Scaled-down version

Miniature describes something much smaller than the standard version: a miniature poodle, a miniature golf course, a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower.

As a noun, a miniature is a small-scale model or a tiny detailed painting, especially a portrait.

In miniature means on a reduced scale: The town was Paris in miniature.

model

kit

Grouped supplies, one purpose

  • assemblyConstructing from components
  • dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
  • sceneryVisible natural surroundings

figurine · Warhammer · plastic · craftsmanship · handmade · replica · tabletop · wargaming · sculpting · conversion

collectible

figurine

Small ornamental sculpture

curio · ornament · knickknack · charm · novelty · heirloom · display · cabinet · shelf · porcelain

scaled

scale

Measure of relative size

model · dollhouse · shrink · downsize · diminutive · pocket-sized · compact · reduced · small-scale · thumbnail

breed

poodle

Curly-coated intelligent breed

horse · Shetland · teacup · toy · dwarf · pygmy · bantam · bonsai · breed · pet

delicate

intricate

Elaborately detailed, many parts

delicate · precise · meticulous · elaborate · ornate · filigree · engraved · crafted · refined · dainty

artwork

painting

Pigment on canvas

ivory · watercolor · brushwork · Holbein · locket · cameo · enamel · gilt · oval · pendant

Categories
Opposites
size/scale

miniaturegiant

Being of huge size

enormous · gigantic · huge · colossal · massive

relation to standard/full-size

miniaturefull-sized

At complete dimensions

full-scale · life-sized · blowup · enlarged · large-scale

Phrases
Family

miniatures, miniaturized, miniaturist, miniaturize, miniaturization, miniaturizing, miniaturizes, miniaturised, miniaturists

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G