slight
[sl̥ɐɪʔ]slight
ADJECTIVEDefinition of slight
A slight increase, difference, etc. is a small change.
Example: This year's 5.6% level is a slight increase from last year's 5.4%.
If someone is slight, they are thin.
Example: Out stepped a slight, middle-aged woman who smiled kindly.
If you slight someone, you treat them as if they were not important.
Example: Ever since that time, he's been slighted by his fellow workers.
A slight is when you are not polite to someone.
Example: Has she forgiven him for his slight?
slight
EXAMPLESExamples of slight
This year's 5.6% level is a slight increase from last year's 5.4%.
Example sentenceDon't worry about me. It's just a slight pain
Example sentenceOut stepped a slight, middle-aged woman who smiled kindly.
Example sentenceEver since that time, he's been slighted by his fellow workers.
Example sentenceHas she forgiven him for his slight?
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