Bedwarfing

/bɪˈdwɔːrfɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

causing something to appear small or insignificant by comparison; making diminutive.

Etymology

Present participle of 'bedwarf', functioning as an adjective describing the action or effect of making something seem dwarfed.

Kelly Says

The bedwarfing effect is real in design and architecture—a bedwarfing building can actually make people feel smaller and less confident just by its scale.

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