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Comparative
more lilliputian
Superlative
most lilliputian
1
very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"
- The lilliputian dolls displayed in the shop window captured the attention of passersby with their intricate details.
- She wore lilliputian earrings that resembled tiny flowers, adding a charming touch to her outfit.
- The lilliputian toy train chugged around the miniature track, delighting children at the amusement park.
- He marveled at the lilliputian bonsai tree, carefully pruned to maintain its small size.
- The lilliputian kitten curled up in the palm of her hand, its tiny purrs barely audible.
2
insignificant or trivial in importance
- The arguments about the color scheme for the new logo seemed Lilliputian next to the company’s financial issues.
- Despite the fuss, the error in the report was Lilliputian compared to the overall accuracy of the study.
- The complaints about the meeting room temperature felt Lilliputian when faced with the company’s broader challenges.
- His role in the project was Lilliputian relative to the contributions of the senior team members.
- The discussion over office chair styles was deemed Lilliputian in the context of the major restructuring.