单词	smallness
释义	smallness /ˈsmɔːlnəs / noun [mass noun] 1The quality of being of a size that is less than normal or usual: her delicate smallness was conducive to her career as a dancer the relative smallness of the screen results in a sharp picture... I am particularly impressed by the smallness in size of both products. Our home's smallness keeps us focused on what we really need. Apart from his smallness, his outstanding feature was his ears which jutted sharply from the blond head. 1.1The quality of being small in amount or number: he expressed astonishment at the smallness of the salaries the relative smallness of the population... He had triumphed in battle despite the smallness of his army. I prefer the smallness of the cities south of Seattle. I was grateful for the smallness of our class and the class time devoted to discussing our projects. 2The quality of being insignificant or weak: we feel our smallness and vulnerability in this vastness... His smallness in jealousy contrasts with her extreme sacrifice. The chief proof of a man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness. This is a film that revels and delights in its own mediocrity, and is unashamed of the smallness of its dreams.
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