small words

language: en

definitions

  1. Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.
    en: Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.
  2. Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.
    en: Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.

examples

  1. The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.

    The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.

  2. Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.

    Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.