a naming word for people, places or things

a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word

the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time

More rich vocabulary associated with small or thin words

English

In this unit, pupils learn a range of vocabulary to support writing about characters, including small, confident and shy words. In the next unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to describe characters, including clever and clumsy words.

In 'Character: big, beautiful and eye words' pupils learnt a range of vocabulary to support writing about characters. In this unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to describe characters, including small, confident and shy words.

Character: small, confident and shy words

What adjective does this image represent?

Match the word with the correct definition.

Select the missing word to complete the sentence. I was very disappointed with my __________ flowers that seemed to have died overnight, even though they had plenty of water. 

Select the missing word to complete the sentence. The tree's long, __________ branches swayed gently in the breeze.

Which image represents the word 'diminutive'? 

Which image represents the word 'miniscule'? 

Which image represents the word 'dainty'? 

Select the correct definition for 'diminutive'.

Select the correct definition for 'miniscule'.

Select the correct definition for 'dainty'.

Starter Quiz