tiniest
Least large possible
Tiniest is the superlative form of tiny—the smallest possible within a given set or context.
The tiniest crumb fell to the floor.
She was the tiniest baby in the nursery.
Often used for emphasis when small would suffice: I don't have the tiniest bit of patience left.
Extremely small in size
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- infinitesimalQuantity approaching zero
- teenyVery small, informally
- itty-bittyExtremely diminutive
wee · teensy · puny · miniature · pocket-sized · pint-sized · bite-sized · fun-sized
Element's smallest unit
- quarkFundamental matter particle
- speckMinute visible particle
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- moteTiny airborne particle
dot · pinpoint · fleck · crumb · particle · mite · bit · shred
Easily broken or harmed
- daintyDelicately small and pretty
- fineAcceptable in quality
- slenderThin and graceful
- slimThin or meager
slight · wispy · elfin · waiflike · gamine · diminutive · featherweight · lightweight
minuscule
Extremely small in size
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- infinitesimalQuantity approaching zero
- teenyVery small, informally
itty-bitty · wee · teensy · puny · miniature · pocket-sized · pint-sized · bite-sized · fun-sized · peewee
atom
Element's smallest unit
mote · dot · pinpoint · fleck · crumb · particle · mite · bit · shred · iota
delicate
Easily broken or harmed
slim · slight · wispy · elfin · waiflike · gamine · diminutive · featherweight · lightweight · subtle