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minion

UK
/ˈmɪn.jən/
US
/ˈmɪn.jən/

Translations

minionnoun
minions
pl
UK
/ˈmɪn.jən/
US
/ˈmɪn.jən/
The villain's minions carried out his orders without question.
Les sbires du méchant ont exécuté ses ordres sans discuter.
Additional translations
chériArchaïque.
couleuvrineHistoire militaire.
minionTypographie.
Synonyms
follower
underling
lackey
assistant
aide
subordinate
flunky
henchman
minionadjective
more minion
Comp.
most minion
Super.
UK
/ˈmɪnjən/
US
/ˈmɪnjən/
Archaic adjective meaning ‘dainty’, ‘pretty’, still attested in historical/poetic texts.
mignonArchaïque; en parlant d'une apparence délicate ou jolie.
A minion hand did set it down, as neat as could be.
Une main mignonne l'a posé, aussi net que possible.
servileAu sens de subordonné ou soumis.
His minion attitude made him the perfect assistant for the domineering CEO.
Son attitude servile faisait de lui l'assistant idéal pour le PDG autoritaire.
Synonyms
dear
cherished
favorite
darling
beloved
precious
petted
pampered
treasured
adored

Definitions

minionnoun
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one.
The villain's minions carried out his orders without question.
A size of type, approximately 7-point, historically used between nonpareil and brevier.
The captions were set in minion so they would take up less space on the page.
A small, light cannon used in the 16th and 17th centuries, typically firing a three-pound shot.
The fortress walls bristled with minions, ready to repel any assault.
(Archaic) A beloved person; a favorite, darling.
In the poet's verses, the young knight calls his lady "my minion" and pledges eternal devotion.
minionadjective
(Archaic) Dainty, delicate, or pretty in appearance.
A minion hand did set it down, as neat as could be.
Relating to or characteristic of a minion; subordinate or servile.
His minion attitude made him the perfect assistant for the domineering CEO.
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