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

SLIGHTLY definition: in small measure or degree See examples of slightly used in a sentence.

(Definition of slightly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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 learns in a slightly …

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

Feb 14, 2026 · Slightly is often used by the English to mean almost the opposite, something like rather. For example, "The big picture here of course is that still staggeringly low numbers of these migrants …

To slight is to give only superficial attention to something important: to slight one's work. To disregard is to pay no attention to a person or thing: to disregard the rules; in some circumstances, to disregard …