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slightly

adverb
SLYT-lee/ˈslaɪtli/

2 meanings of slightly

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  1. 1
    a littleadverb
    By a small amount, just a little.

    Like adding just one drop of color to a glass of water.

    The room felt slightly warmer after we closed the window.

    She moved the chair slightly to the left.

    UsageOften with words like better or more: slightly better. A little means the same.

    Similarsomewhat, marginally

    Oppositevery, quite

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  2. 2
    slenderadverb
    In a thin or delicate way, not heavily built.

    Like a thin reed instead of a thick log.

    He was slightly built, with thin arms and a narrow chest.

    The young man looked slightly built beside his broad-shouldered brother.

    UsageUsually in slightly built, meaning thin and light.

    Similarlightly, slenderly, delicately, slimly

    Oppositeheavily, solidly, sturdily, powerfully

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Origin

From the word "slight" plus the ending "-ly".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact