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slight

[sl̥ɐɪt]noun, verb, adjective1 syllable

Slight means: lacking substance or significance.

Synonyms for slight30

noun, as in a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

rebuff

verb, as in pay no attention to, disrespect

cold-shoulder

adjective, as in lacking substance or significance

flimsy, fragile, tenuous, thin, insignificant, unimportant

adjective, as in being of delicate or slender build

slender, slim, svelte, thin, lean

adjective, as in (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with ‘a’) at least some

little, small, less

also used for slight

ignorable, meaningless, negligible, tiny, base, contemptible, floccinaucinihilipilificatious, foolish, for the birds, futile, lithe, willowy, gaunt, gracile, lank

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What does slight mean?5

adjective

1

lacking substance or significance“slight evidence”

2

being of delicate or slender build“she was slender as a willow shoot is slender”

3

(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with ‘a’) at least some“little rain fell in May”

noun

1

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

verb

1

pay no attention to, disrespect“She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with slight?47

three syllables

overnight
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All 47 rhymes for slight, grouped by syllable

Slight in a sentence

  • My brother has a slight bone structure, so he always looks thin.Nuel
  • It's a very dangerous sport, where a slight mistake can lead to serious injury.CK
  • He could not refrain from smiling, though with a slight sense of guilt.CM
  • I'm a diabetic, overweight, and have a slight heart problem.CK
  • The driver sped past the yield sign, not slowing in the slightest.mollydot
  • At the slightest offense, you pick up your things and go home.AlanF_US
  • Don't get fooled by his friendly demeanor, he's not friendly in the slightest!LoverofEnglish
  • He pulled strongly, but the old rock did not budge in the slightest.sabretou

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Forms of slight

as a noun

plural
slights

as a verb

past tense
slighted
present participle
slighting
third-person singular
slights
past participle
slighted

as a adjective

comparative
slighter
superlative
slightest