miniature Definition
minia·ture (min′ē ə c̸hər, min′i c̸hər)
noun
- a small painting or illuminated letter, as in a medieval manuscript
- a very small painting, esp. a portrait, done on ivory, vellum, etc.
- the art of making such paintings
- 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 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!
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