Slight Meaning and Definition


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Slight meaning

Word: Slight

How to pronounce: slaɪt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Small in degree; inconsiderable.

Example sentences: "A slight increase"

2. (of a person or their build) not sturdy and strongly built.

Example sentences: "She was slight and delicate-looking"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.

Example sentences: "He was careful not to slight a guest"

2. Raze or destroy (a fortification)

Example sentences: "A Council determined whether the Fort should be kept or slighted"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention.

Example sentences: "An unintended slight can create grudges"


Synonyms:

small

bantam

insignificant

inconsiderable

tenuous

marginal

inconsequential

unsubstantial

light

soft

disrespect

indignity

the least

little

modest

smallish

faint

frail

tiny

measly

mild

frivolous

wimpy

negligible

trivial

petty

paltry

low

slim

some

weak

puny

trifling

minor

nominal

remote

disregard

neglect

overlook

ignore

thin

infirm

feeble

piddling

despise

contemn

slender

svelte

fragile

delicate

fine

affront

offence

tender

flimsy

diminutive


Antonyms:

noticeable

significant

substantial

important

huge

considerable

big

large

strong


Derivations:

slightly

slighting

slighted

slightingly


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Slight in Other Languages...

Spanish: Ligero

German: Leicht

French: Léger

Italian: Leggero

Turkish: Rahatsızlık


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