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petit Synonyms

Another word for petit

Choosing another word for petit depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In law, denoting a lesser, minor, or ordinary degree of an offense, writ, or jury (used in contrast to 'grand').

Usage Example

"After the grand jury handed down the indictment, a twelve-member petty jury was empaneled to hear the trial."

Strongest
petty
Strong
minor
lesser

• adjective (Context 2)

Small in size, scale, or rank (used chiefly in borrowed French culinary, artistic, and sociological expressions).

Usage Example

"The bakery specializes in delicate French pastries and small fours decorated with pastel fondant."

Strongest
small
Strong
little
diminutive

Opposites of petit

The opposite of petit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

grand
large
major
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• Nearby Words

peter
peters blind snake
petersburg
petit
petit four
petite
petiteness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Petit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/petit
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