dwarf

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noun

ˈdwȯrf

plural dwarfs ˈdwȯrfs How to pronounce dwarf (audio)

also dwarves ˈdwȯrvz How to pronounce dwarf (audio)

often attributive

sometimes offensive : a person of unusually small stature (see stature sense 1)

especially : a person whose height does not exceed 4' 10" and is typically less than 4' 5"

: an animal or plant much below normal size

folklore : a small legendary manlike being who is usually misshapen and ugly and skilled as a craftsman

astronomy : a celestial object of comparatively small mass or size: such as

: a star of ordinary or low luminosity

The outer layers of a swollen elderly red giant star were pouring onto the photosphere of a vigorous … yellow dwarf, something like the Sun.

Carl Sagan

compare giant sense 4, supergiant

: a galaxy containing a relatively low number of stars

Harlow Shapley discovered the first examples of dwarf satellite galaxies in 1938, one in the constellation Sculptor and one in Fornax.

Astronomy

: an insignificant person

a literary dwarf

dwarfish

ˈdwȯr-fish How to pronounce dwarf (audio)

adjective

dwarfishly adverb

dwarfishness noun

dwarflike

ˈdwȯrf-ˌlīk How to pronounce dwarf (audio)

adjective

dwarfness

ˈdwȯrf-nəs How to pronounce dwarf (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Noun Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world. Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Verb shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In addition to Córdova, who plays Silvan elf Arondir, costar Sophia Nomvete, who plays Princess Disa the dwarf, also received her fair share of internet attacks.

Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The two have been outspoken about their roles as Elven warrior Arondir, and Princess Disa, the first Black dwarf, respectively.

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Overhead, three dwarf lemurs rustled in a fig tree, peering down at the operation.

Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 Viking dwarf à la World of Warcraft, who’s working alongside Sweet Pete.

Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 Tickets are $75, and include one dwarf Jade and ceramic pot.

Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The dwarf Mime’s workshop is a creepy tea party and puppet theater for raggedy homemade dolls.

New York Times, 7 Aug. 2022 The Welsh actor plays the young dwarf with a fiery passion, deeply proud of his kingdom and loyal to his wife Disa (Sophia Nomvete).

Devan Coggan, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.

Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2022

Verb

But biotechnology is working towards scales that will dwarf current capacity, and the supply of tanks is simply not there to meet the demand.

Eben Bayer, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Together, the Starship and Super Heavy rocket will stand 400 feet tall and measure 30 feet wide, a gargantuan rocket that will dwarf any space vehicle ever built.

William Harwood, CBS News, 13 June 2022 If the acquisition goes through, the new company will dwarf its nearest rivals.

Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 The costs associated with containment of China would dwarf those imposed by the recent attempts to isolate Russia.

WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 The financing of that deal will, most likely, dwarf what City has offered Haaland.

New York Times, 11 May 2022 Korea, China, and the EU have also announced somewhat similar, large investments in semiconductors, some of which dwarf the commitments made by the U.S.

Marco Chiappetta, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Approaching Whidbey, the skyscraper-high trees dwarf the luxe waterside vacation homes.

Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, scientists expect the pace and cost of climate disasters to pick up, at a rate that may soon dwarf any and all other budget lines in Congress.

Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2022

Adjective

Eggplant plants can get large; look for dwarf varieties when growing in containers.

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 Last year my semi-dwarf Braeburn had scant blossoms only along the very top.

oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate.

Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate.

Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	dwarfs
释义	dwarf 1 of 3 noun ˈdwȯrf plural dwarfs ˈdwȯrfs also dwarves ˈdwȯrvz often attributive 1 sometimes offensive : a person of unusually small stature (see stature sense 1) especially : a person whose height does not exceed 4' 10" and is typically less than 4' 5" 2 : an animal or plant much below normal size 3 folklore : a small legendary manlike being who is usually misshapen and ugly and skilled as a craftsman 4 astronomy : a celestial object of comparatively small mass or size: such as a : a star of ordinary or low luminosity The outer layers of a swollen elderly red giant star were pouring onto the photosphere of a vigorous … yellow dwarf, something like the Sun. Carl Sagan compare giant sense 4, supergiant b : a galaxy containing a relatively low number of stars Harlow Shapley discovered the first examples of dwarf satellite galaxies in 1938, one in the constellation Sculptor and one in Fornax. Astronomy 5 : an insignificant person a literary dwarf dwarfish ˈdwȯr-fish adjective dwarfishly adverb dwarfishness noun dwarflike ˈdwȯrf-ˌlīk adjective dwarfness ˈdwȯrf-nəs noun dwarf 2 of 3 verb dwarfed; dwarfing; dwarfs transitive verb 1 : to cause to appear smaller or to seem inferior dwarfed by his older brother has dwarfed the achievements of her predecessors 2 : to restrict the growth of : stunt children dwarfed by malnutrition intransitive verb : to become smaller dwarf 3 of 3 adjective of a plant : low-growing in habit a dwarf peach tree dwarfer forms of citrus Synonyms Noun diminutive midget mite peewee pygmy pigmy runt scrub shrimp Tom Thumb Verb stunt suppress See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world. Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Verb shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water Recent Examples on the Web Noun In addition to Córdova, who plays Silvan elf Arondir, costar Sophia Nomvete, who plays Princess Disa the dwarf, also received her fair share of internet attacks. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The two have been outspoken about their roles as Elven warrior Arondir, and Princess Disa, the first Black dwarf, respectively. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Overhead, three dwarf lemurs rustled in a fig tree, peering down at the operation. Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 Viking dwarf à la World of Warcraft, who’s working alongside Sweet Pete. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 Tickets are $75, and include one dwarf Jade and ceramic pot. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The dwarf Mime’s workshop is a creepy tea party and puppet theater for raggedy homemade dolls. New York Times, 7 Aug. 2022 The Welsh actor plays the young dwarf with a fiery passion, deeply proud of his kingdom and loyal to his wife Disa (Sophia Nomvete). Devan Coggan, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2022 Verb But biotechnology is working towards scales that will dwarf current capacity, and the supply of tanks is simply not there to meet the demand. Eben Bayer, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Together, the Starship and Super Heavy rocket will stand 400 feet tall and measure 30 feet wide, a gargantuan rocket that will dwarf any space vehicle ever built. William Harwood, CBS News, 13 June 2022 If the acquisition goes through, the new company will dwarf its nearest rivals. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 The costs associated with containment of China would dwarf those imposed by the recent attempts to isolate Russia. WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 The financing of that deal will, most likely, dwarf what City has offered Haaland. New York Times, 11 May 2022 Korea, China, and the EU have also announced somewhat similar, large investments in semiconductors, some of which dwarf the commitments made by the U.S. Marco Chiappetta, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Approaching Whidbey, the skyscraper-high trees dwarf the luxe waterside vacation homes. Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, scientists expect the pace and cost of climate disasters to pick up, at a rate that may soon dwarf any and all other budget lines in Congress. Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Adjective Eggplant plants can get large; look for dwarf varieties when growing in containers. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 Last year my semi-dwarf Braeburn had scant blossoms only along the very top. oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 In this hands-on workshop, participants will graft and take home a semi-dwarf producing apple tree, suitable for the coastal climate. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun, Verb, and Adjective Middle English dwerg, dwerf, from Old English dweorg, dweorh; akin to Old High German twerg dwarf First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb circa 1626, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Adjective 1597, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition dwarf 1 of 3 noun ˈdwȯrf plural dwarfs ˈdwȯrfs also dwarves ˈdwȯrvz 1 : a person, animal, or plant much smaller than normal size 2 : a creature in legends that is usually pictured as a small person who is skilled at some craft dwarf 2 of 3 verb dwarfed; dwarfing : to cause to appear smaller Our car was dwarfed by the giant redwood trees. dwarf 3 of 3 adjective : of less than the usual size dwarf pine trees Medical Definition dwarf 1 of 2 noun ˈdwȯ(ə)rf plural dwarfs ˈdwȯ(ə)rfs also dwarves ˈdwȯ(ə)rvz often attributive 1 sometimes offensive : a person of unusually small stature especially : a person whose height does not exceed 4 feet 10 inches (1.47 meters) and is typically less than 4 feet 5 inches (1.35 meters) 2 : an animal much below normal size dwarf 2 of 2 transitive verb : to restrict the growth of : stunt dwarfs 1 of 2 noun variants also dwarves plural of dwarf 1 as in shrimps a living thing much smaller than others of its kind Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shrimps diminutives midgets pigmies shrimp miniatures pygmies runts scrubs peewees mites minis Tom Thumbs bantams mannikins homunculi nubbins manikins half-pints hop-o'-my-thumbs Antonyms & Near Antonyms giants monsters behemoths titans mammoths leviathans whales colossi jumbos whoppers See More 2 as in elves an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers Snow White and the seven dwarfs Synonyms & Similar Words elves goblins fairies gnomes trolls fays pixies leprechauns faeries brownies gremlins kobolds imps pucks little people sprites hobgoblins changelings ghouls nixies kelpies banshees ogres hags 3 as in numbers a person of no importance or influence it would be ridiculous to compare the two sculptors—one's a giant of the art world and the other's a dwarf Synonyms & Similar Words numbers lightweights nobodies shrimps pygmies ciphers pigmies insects zeroes whippersnappers shrimp puppets pip-squeaks twerps nonentities nullities zeros snippersnappers insignificancies inferiors half-pints obscurities nonpersons zilches morsels leasts noncelebrities mediocrities no-names figureheads Antonyms & Near Antonyms figures stars leaders big wheels chiefs kingpins magnates bigwigs personages big shots planets eminences kahunas leads nabobs heads superstars somebodies celebrities luminaries personalities powers notables parties authorities superiors VIPs great powers See More dwarfs 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of dwarf as in shrinks to hold back the normal growth of shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water Synonyms & Similar Words shrinks diminishes suppresses halts blocks stunts stops stems stalls catches stays checks arrests stills impedes obstructs downsizes balks holds back holds up Antonyms & Near Antonyms advances encourages promotes fosters boosts nurtures nourishes forwards See More
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