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miniature Definition

minia·ture (minē ə c̸hər, mini c̸hər)

noun

  1. a small painting or illuminated letter, as in a medieval manuscript
    1. a very small painting, esp. a portrait, done on ivory, vellum, etc.
    2. the art of making such paintings
  2. a copy or model on a very small scale

Etymology: It miniatura, rubrication, illumination of manuscripts < ML < pp. of L miniare, to paint red < minium, red lead (see minium): sense infl. by L minutus, minute

adjective

on or done on a very small scale; diminutive; minute

miniature Idioms

in miniature

on a small scale; greatly reduced

miniature Synonyms

miniature

modif.

diminutive, small, tiny; see little 1, minute 1. See syn. study at small.

miniature Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • personalize: Give your guests personalized miniatures that are guaranteed to be always well received.
  • paint: Francis painted miniatures; he had some exhibited at the Royal Academy, including one of his wife.
  • craft: Some of the beds appear to be carefully crafted miniatures; others are blocky objects made from cardboard and masking tape.

Adjective modifier

  • pre-painted: Booster Pack components: Eight randomized, pre-painted, plastic miniatures.
  • exquisite: I started exhibiting and selling their exquisite miniatures in the UK, and sometimes invited Russian artists to come and demonstrate.
  • Persian: The Kufa Gallery also has a vast collection of engravings, Indian and Persian miniatures.
  • painted: Battleground: Fantasy Warfare is a wargame played with cards instead of painted miniatures.
  • Indian: Much in-camera superimposition and editing producing a delicate, finely detailed film with qualities of an Indian miniature.
  • plastic: The first thing you notice about Nexus Ops is how glowing and bright the plastic miniatures are.

Modifies a noun

  • railroad: In the summer, a miniature railroad brings people from the sea up to the gardens.
  • replica: A miniature replica of the badge is presented to retiring presidents of the Society.
  • dachshund: He had a miniature dachshund named Rusty, " He's a lovely little fellow.
  • painting: She left school at the age of fourteen to attend art school in Bideford, where she specialized in miniature painting.
  • masterpiece: Those who have yet to experience these miniature masterpieces are in for a treat.
  • poodle: Yours sincerely Christine Green Sponsorship Co-ordinator The third dog is Bolly: ...a black miniature poodle and he's just gorgeous!

Noun used with modifier

  • lacquer: My company Fire bird Russian Arts became the leading supplier of lacquer miniatures in the UK.
  • portrait: With Hilliard, the portrait miniature became firmly established in English culture.
  • whiskey: You can own a special miniature bottle CHAS fundraiser Roslyn Neely among the 1000 whiskey miniatures.
  • plastic: The D-Day Booster Pack Contains: 9 randomized, prepainted, durable plastic miniatures Full-color game stat cards Set Checklist Rules not included.
  • scale: Free Online Puzzles The connection returns to the GBA for completely new a gigantic adventure in a scale miniature!
miniature Quotes

Life is perhaps most wisely regarded as a bad dream between two awakenings, and every day is a life in miniature.

—O'Neill, Eugene Gladstone

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