slight
adjective, slight·er, slight·est.
verb (used with object)
noun
Origin of slight
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Related Words for slight
superficial, slim, meager, slender, modest, negligible, trivial, minor, rejection, affront, snub, scorn, disparage, petty, off, scanty, fat, piddling, outside, remoteExamples from the Web for slight
Contemporary Examples of slight
Her slight miscalculation of how to fix the situation leads to her driving around the gas pump.
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January 4, 2015
The traditional wisdom is “action is character,” and their evolution is one, with a slight edge to character.
He had a tailor who ran up dozens of the same suit in different sizes to account for slight variations in his weight.
Dawn was rising on November 24, 1964, and there was a slight fog but otherwise clear visibility.
Several polls over the last few months—including in early October—have showed Grimes with a slight lead over McConnell.
Historical Examples of slight
Mrs. Rushton was pleased with this mark of attention, and after a slight demur, accepted.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
"He was probably afraid to tell you," said Halbert, with a slight sneer.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
A free ticket was given to Robert in return for some slight service.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
Celine stared, resting no slight weight on the hot flat-iron.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
Robert glanced at Halbert's figure, slight compared with his own, and laughed.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger