(Definition of slightly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms for SLIGHTLY: barely, just, narrowly, somewhat, almost, marginally, nearly, hardly; Antonyms of SLIGHTLY: significantly, considerably, substantially, well, vastly, quite, easily, definitely

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. Each person learns in a slightly …

Slightly definition: in small measure or degree. See examples of SLIGHTLY used in a sentence.

Definition of slightly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define slightly. slightly synonyms, slightly pronunciation, slightly translation, English dictionary definition of slightly. adv. 1. To a small degree or extent; somewhat.

Apr 10, 2025 · slightly (comparative more slightly, superlative most slightly) Slenderly; delicately. He was slightly built, but tall. He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.

To slight is to give only superficial attention to something important: to slight one's work. To disregard is to pay no attention to a person or thing: to disregard the rules; in some circumstances, to disregard …

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, adv. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary