# tiniest

/ˈtaɪniəst/ (US) · /tˈaɪniəst/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tiniest
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

the superlative form of tiny, meaning the smallest possible size. You use it to describe something that is very, very small compared to everything else.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'tiny'; refers to the smallest degree of physical size or amount. Typically used to emphasize extreme diminutiveness.

## Examples

- She found the tiniest spider in the garden.
- Even the tiniest mistake in the computer code can cause the entire system to crash.
- The jeweler used a magnifying glass to inspect the tiniest imperfections in the diamond, ensuring that only the most flawless stones were selected for the collection.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most tiniest" but "the tiniest" — Tiniest is already a superlative form; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.

## Usage notes

- Superlative form of the adjective 'tiny'; usually preceded by the definite article 'the'.

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