CEFR B1

tinily

adverb

Meaning

In a very small, minute, or insignificant way.

Examples

The artist painted the details tinily, so small you could barely see them.
He whispered the secret tinily, so only she could hear.

Synonyms: slightly, minutely, imperceptibly

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tinily (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪnəli/

Definition

In a very small, minute, or insignificant way.

Examples

The artist painted the details tinily, so small you could barely see them.
He whispered the secret tinily, so only she could hear.
The company's profits grew tinily each quarter.

How to Use tinily

tinily built (collocation): Constructed in a very small and delicate way. — "The dollhouse furniture was tinily built, perfect for the miniature room."
tinily detailed (collocation): Having very small and intricate features. — "The artist painted the butterfly's wings tinily detailed."

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