mite

5 definitions • 11 examples

a very small animal similar to a spider:

a red spider mite

a young child, especially one deserving sympathy:

Poor little mite, he looks so tired.

a very small amount:

I couldn't eat another mite.

slightly:

He seemed a mite embarrassed.

slightly:

He seemed a mite embarrassed.

I realize that probably sounds a mite pretentious.

I have to say, I found it a mite hypocritical, given her recent announcements.

It would seem a mite careless.

"It's fine," she replied, a mite testily.

I think it's a mite chilly for dinner outside.

I confess I felt a mite relieved.