diminutive stature

collocation in English

meaningsofdiminutiveandstature

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diminutive
adjective
uk
/dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/us
/dɪˈmɪn.jə.t̬ɪv/
very ...
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stature
noun
uk
/ˈstætʃ.ər/us
/ˈstætʃ.ɚ/
the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour ...
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(Definition ofdiminutiveandstaturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdiminutive stature

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Hisdiminutivestatureand his elastic facial expressions, including his pop eyes, gained him wide fame.
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She wanted to be a classical actress, but herdiminutivestatureand talent as a dancer conspired against this ambition.
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It was also difficult to find crews, as the tankettes were so small that it was difficult to find crews of sufficientlydiminutivestature.
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His antic speaking style,diminutivestatureand pugnacious manner were his trademarks.
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Field was ofdiminutivestature, with a noble head; his portrait has been engraved.
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He is styled as a typical mad scientist, with wild gray hair and a lab coat, and shares his cousin'sdiminutivestature.
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As he grew, he became a brave soldier even though he had adiminutivestature.
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Hisdiminutivestature(1m 73) and superb technique, make him one of the most feared loosehead props in world rugby.
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He was considered to be a promising young defensive talent, despite hisdiminutivestature.
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The nickname is a playful reference to herdiminutivestatureof barely over 5 feet.
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Reportedly, he was a zealous and goal-setting student, upset by the slow pace of promotions, and compensating for hisdiminutivestaturethrough toughness.
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He was known for hisdiminutivestature.
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Ofdiminutivestature, he was quick to drive and pull but was suspect against the fastest bowling and suffered occasional fallow spells in the county game.
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Owing to hisdiminutivestature(he was just over 1.5 m, or 4 '11) a stage career was impossible; however his voice was extremely well suited for radio.
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