I feel like your take is simply too strictly bound to your personal preferences. Small is not the same as elegant. If it sad "Zig, the Elegant Language" that would be something else. Lace and watches are elegant but complex and intricate.

A large language might be more consistent and well thought out than a smaller one. That, again, is a separate detail.

And we're talking about the main selling point of the language. Not just 'oh and its pretty small too.' Of all the things to focus on, it would not be my priority for sure.