slight

[slaɪt]

slight Definition

• 1. small in degree; inconsiderable
• 2. insulting in an indirect way

Using slight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There was only a slight improvement in his condition.

• Example

  She gave him a slight smile.

• Example

  He felt a slight pain in his back.

• Example

  The company suffered a slight loss last quarter.

slight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slight

• minor
• trivial
• negligible
• petty
• meager

Antonyms for slight

• significant
• substantial
• considerable

Idioms Using slight

• slight on one's feet

  able to move quickly and easily

  Example

  As a dancer, she is very slight on her feet.

• slight as a reed

  very thin and delicate in appearance

  Example

  She was as slight as a reed and looked fragile.

• slight of tongue

  the ability to speak in a way that is clever and persuasive

  Example

  Her slight of tongue helped her win the debate.

Phrases with slight

• slight chance

  a small possibility of something happening

  Example

  There is only a slight chance of rain today.

• slight figure

  a person who is thin and delicate in appearance

  Example

  She has a slight figure and looks very graceful.

• slight of hand

  a clever and deceptive trick performed with the hands

  Example

  The magician's slight of hand left the audience amazed.

Origins of slight

from Old English 'sliht', meaning 'smooth, gentle, or sleek'

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Summary: slight in Brief

The term 'slight' [slaɪt] refers to something small or minor, often used to describe physical sensations or degrees of change. It can also be used to describe indirect insults. Examples include 'There was only a slight improvement in his condition.' and 'She gave him a slight smile.' Phrases like 'slight chance' and idioms like 'slight on one's feet' further illustrate the concept of smallness.