(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.

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

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

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 …

Synonyms for SLIGHTLY: barely, just, narrowly, somewhat, almost, marginally, nearly, hardly; Antonyms of SLIGHTLY: significantly, considerably, substantially, well, vastly, quite, easily, …

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Dec 14, 2025 · 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.

SLIGHTLY meaning: 1 : in a very small amount or degree a little; 2 : thin and not very strong or muscular

The meaning of SLIGHTLY is in a slight manner or degree : slenderly, lightly, carelessly. How to use slightly in a sentence.