This is the 5446th most frequent Dutch word.
lil
In Dutch, "lil" is slang for "penis."
In this sentence, 'Lil' is used as a proper noun, serving as a nickname or shorthand for a longer name, used endearingly.
Hij noemt zijn zusje lieflijk 'Lil' als afkorting.
He calls his little sister fondly 'Lil' as a nickname.
'Lil' here describes the style of the paintings, implying a delicate or subtle manner, potentially informal or characterized by charm.
De lil stijl van haar schilderijen trekt veel bekijks.
The lil style of her paintings attracts a lot of attention.
Here 'lil' is used as an adjective to describe the tree, denoting its small size in a colloquial manner.