Having small longitudinal extent; measuring little along its greatest dimension, or from end to end. Opposed to long.

Measuring a small distance from top to bottom; of less than average height or elevation from the ground.

Low in height, short. Having little upward (or, in quot. 1393, perhaps outward) extent. Now rare and literary.

Situated not far above the ground, low-lying; (of a plant) low-growing. Cf. humble, adj. 2. Now rare.

Not lofty (in various senses); esp. not high-minded or grand; unpretentious.

In predicative use: seated in a squatting or crouching posture; sitting close to the ground. Of things. rare.

Stunted, short.

Wanting in height.

Of unusually small size or low height; little, diminutive.