slightly

British  

/ ˈslaɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in small measure or degree

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Example Sentences

"TikTok's power has always come from feeling slightly out of control - weird, niche, uncomfortable, sometimes politically sharp content for anyone else or before it goes anywhere else," he said.

From BBC

Sales growth has slowed slightly in recent months, as have membership renewal rates, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The commission vote will slightly decrease the profit margins of Edison and three other big utilities beginning next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Turkey and sprouts are synonymous with Christmas dinner and this year a rise in the price of both means the festive feast will cost you slightly more at the supermarket.

From BBC

But it was slightly more upbeat on spring-season demand and a possible return to growth at retail stores that aren’t Nike’s own.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• kind of
• lightly
• marginally
• somewhat