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

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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.

Feb 14, 2026 · 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 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 …

'Slightly' is an adverb used to indicate a small degree or a minor amount of something. It helps to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, suggesting that the extent of an action or quality is minimal rather …