Dwarfed Meaning in English
word · lemma: dwarf
التعريف
If something is 'dwarfed', it looks much smaller compared to something else nearby. The word usually emphasizes a strong difference in size or importance.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often used in passive ('was dwarfed') for dramatic contrast, especially with buildings, mountains, or achievements. Implies one object stands out as much larger or more significant. Not usually literal—metaphorically emphasizes relative size or impact.
جمل نموذجية
His achievements were dwarfed by his brother's success.
basic
My toy car looks dwarfed next to your real car.
basic
Her kindness always dwarfed any mistakes she made.
natural
Standing at the edge, I felt completely dwarfed by the vast mountains.
natural
The small tree was dwarfed by the tall building next to it.
basic
The stadium is so massive, it completely dwarfed the smaller buildings around it.
natural