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tinily
This adverb is rare in contemporary English and often feels overly precise or clinical. It is typically used to describe minute physical dimensions or subtle changes that are barely perceptible to the naked eye, often appearing in technical or descriptive writing.
Because it is an uncommon word, using it in casual conversation can sound unnatural or overly formal. In most everyday contexts, speakers prefer phrases like "very slightly" or "in a tiny way" to convey the same meaning without the stiffness of the adverbial form.
Meanings
Examples
The fairy wings fluttered tinily in the breeze.
The price increased tinily over the last month.