1. an artist who creates miniatures, especially small detailed paintings or portraits

Examples

• The miniaturist spent hours painting tiny details on the portrait.
• She hired a miniaturist to create small paintings for her dollhouse.
• The museum featured works by a famous 18th-century miniaturist.
• As a skilled miniaturist, he could paint entire landscapes on surfaces smaller than a coin.
• The miniaturist used a magnifying glass to add intricate details to the artwork.
• Her grandmother was a talented miniaturist who painted delicate flowers on ivory.