1. unusually or abnormally small in size; stunted
2. resembling or characteristic of a dwarf; of or relating to dwarfs

Examples

• The dwarfish trees in the bonsai garden were carefully pruned for decades.
• He had a dwarfish appearance due to a growth condition.
• The dwarfish proportions of the miniature house made it perfect for the dollhouse collection.
• Ancient texts described dwarfish creatures living in mountain caves.
• The plant remained dwarfish despite being given proper sunlight and water.