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- Dictionaryslight·ly/ˈslītlē/
adverb
- 1. to a small degree; not considerably: "he lowered his voice slightly"
- 2. (with reference to a person's build) in a slender way: "a slightly built girl"
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Slight can be an adjective, verb, or noun with different meanings. As an adjective, it can mean having a slim or delicate build, lacking in strength or importance, or small of its kind. As a verb, it can mean to treat with disdain or indifference, or to perform or attend to carelessly. As a noun, it can mean an act or instance of slighting or being slighted.
Slightly means a little or in a small amount or degree. It can be used to describe height, weight, emotion, condition, etc. See how to use slightly in sentences and compare it with other adverbs.
Slightly definition: in small measure or degree. See examples of SLIGHTLY used in a sentence.
Slightly means to a small degree or extent; somewhat. It can also mean slenderly or delicately. See synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples of slightly.
Definitions of slightly. adverb. to a small degree or extent. “the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other”. synonyms: more or less, somewhat. adverb. in a slim or slender manner. “ slightly built”. synonyms: slenderly, slimly.
Slightly means to some degree but not to a very large degree. His family then moved to a slightly larger house. They will be slightly more expensive but they last a lot longer.
Slightly is an adverb that means a little or slightly. It can be used to describe things like age, damage, worry, or change. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with other adverbs.
