The difference between Lilliputian and Midget

When used as nouns, lilliputian means a very small person or being, whereas midget means a little sandfly.

Lilliputian is also adjective with the meaning: very small, diminutive.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lilliputian and Midget

  1. Lilliputian as a noun:

    A very small person or being.

  1. Lilliputian as an adjective:

    Very small, diminutive

  2. Lilliputian as an adjective:

    Trivial, petty

  1. Midget as a noun (originally):

    A little sandfly.

    Examples:

    "Although tiny and just two-winged, midgets can bite you till you itch all over your unprotected skin."

  2. Midget as a noun (loosely):

    Any small swarming insect similar to the mosquito; a midge

  3. Midget as a noun:

    A normally proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10".

  4. Midget as a noun (sometimes derogatory):

    Any short person.

  5. Midget as a noun (attributively):

    A small version of something; miniature.

    Examples:

    "the midget pony"

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