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

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

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 …

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

Feb 14, 2026 · 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 …

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

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

Slightly definition: To a small degree or extent; somewhat.