Slight
adjective
Small in amount or degree.
I have a slight headache
Often appears as...
- slight difference
- slight adjustment
verb
To treat without proper respect or attentiveness.
She felt slighted by her friends
Often appears as...
- feel slighted
- be slighted
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Insult caused by a failure to show proper respect or attentiveness.
She is taking the criticism as a slight
Often appears as...
- feel a slight
- take as a slight
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
A little.
He shook his head ever so slight
Often appears as...
- ever so slight
- moved ever so slight
adjective
Small in amount or degree.
I have a slight headache
Often appears as...
- slight difference
- slight adjustment
verb
To treat without proper respect or attentiveness.
She felt slighted by her friends
Often appears as...
- feel slighted
- be slighted
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Insult caused by a failure to show proper respect or attentiveness.
She is taking the criticism as a slight
Often appears as...
- feel a slight
- take as a slight
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
A little.
He shook his head ever so slight
Often appears as...
- ever so slight
- moved ever so slight
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Often Understated
'Slight' can downplay the significance of something, making it seem less important.
Despite his slight limp, he finished the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuanced Differences
Use 'slight' when contrasting close or similar things to highlight subtle distinctions.
There's only a slight variation between the two colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Easily Overlooked
'Slight' indicates something that might not be immediately noticeable or obvious.
There was a slight mark on the otherwise pristine dress.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Understated
'Slight' can downplay the significance of something, making it seem less important.
Despite his slight limp, he finished the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuanced Differences
Use 'slight' when contrasting close or similar things to highlight subtle distinctions.
There's only a slight variation between the two colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Easily Overlooked
'Slight' indicates something that might not be immediately noticeable or obvious.
There was a slight mark on the otherwise pristine dress.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Understated
'Slight' can downplay the significance of something, making it seem less important.
Despite his slight limp, he finished the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuanced Differences
Use 'slight' when contrasting close or similar things to highlight subtle distinctions.
There's only a slight variation between the two colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Easily Overlooked
'Slight' indicates something that might not be immediately noticeable or obvious.
There was a slight mark on the otherwise pristine dress.
Never forget "Slight"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Climate Change 101 with...
what exactly is climate change why should we care well the Earth's climate has changed throughout history most of these slight changes are caused by small variations in the Earth's orbit but climate change as we know it today is characterized by an abrupt increase in the earth's temperature it is estimated to have
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
However, I also think it's got to do with the fact that bats come out at night, and we don't really understand them. We're a little frightened by things that can perceive the world slightly differently than us. Bats are usually synonymous with some type of evil events. They are the perpetrators in horror movies,
Video examples
The psychology of...
like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power for the status and attention that goes with it. Meanwhile, vulnerable narcissists can be quiet and reserved. They have a strong sense of entitlement, but are easily threatened or slighted.
Video examples
What causes kidney...
A doctor will often simply recommend drinking large amounts of water to help speed the process along, and maybe taking some pain killers. If the stone is slightly larger, medications like alpha blockers can help by relaxing the muscles in the ureter and making it easier for the stone to get through.
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Adjust your screen so it's at or slightly below eyelevel. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to. Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
like that only in real time and I noticed it gave everything this slightly pixelated or grid like quality well then one day my little daughter Megan who was born during my wild years she asked me how the television worked I said little rectangle pixels they
Video examples
Are you a body with a...
such as neural prosthetics and wearable robots that could become extended parts of our bodies. Or the slightly more radical idea of mind uploading, which dangles the possibility of immortal life without a body
Video examples
Beaver Lodge Construction...
So important is their dam to them, that if they detect the slightest leak, usually by hearing the sound of trickling water,
Video examples
Why Are These Fish...
Slightly deeper water means they can get their bills underneath to scoop out their victims.
Video examples
Climate Change 101 with...
what exactly is climate change why should we care well the Earth's climate has changed throughout history most of these slight changes are caused by small variations in the Earth's orbit but climate change as we know it today is characterized by an abrupt increase in the earth's temperature it is estimated to have
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
However, I also think it's got to do with the fact that bats come out at night, and we don't really understand them. We're a little frightened by things that can perceive the world slightly differently than us. Bats are usually synonymous with some type of evil events. They are the perpetrators in horror movies,
Video examples
The psychology of...
like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power for the status and attention that goes with it. Meanwhile, vulnerable narcissists can be quiet and reserved. They have a strong sense of entitlement, but are easily threatened or slighted.
Video examples
What causes kidney...
A doctor will often simply recommend drinking large amounts of water to help speed the process along, and maybe taking some pain killers. If the stone is slightly larger, medications like alpha blockers can help by relaxing the muscles in the ureter and making it easier for the stone to get through.
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Adjust your screen so it's at or slightly below eyelevel. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to. Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
like that only in real time and I noticed it gave everything this slightly pixelated or grid like quality well then one day my little daughter Megan who was born during my wild years she asked me how the television worked I said little rectangle pixels they
Video examples
Are you a body with a...
such as neural prosthetics and wearable robots that could become extended parts of our bodies. Or the slightly more radical idea of mind uploading, which dangles the possibility of immortal life without a body
Video examples
Beaver Lodge Construction...
So important is their dam to them, that if they detect the slightest leak, usually by hearing the sound of trickling water,
Video examples
Why Are These Fish...
Slightly deeper water means they can get their bills underneath to scoop out their victims.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gayle Forman
American Author
We like movies and books that give us this emotionally moving experience, where you feel like a slightly different person, and you see the world a little different after you finish. It lets you see your own life in a different way, and it actually makes you feel really good.
Quote examples
Yash Chopra
Indian Director
I've been able to make some wonderful films, but sometimes you make films with great passion - great belief - and these films slightly don't work at the box office, and they become your favorite films.
Quote examples
George Lucas
American Director
Changes are not unusual - I mean, most movies, when they release them, they make changes. But somehow, when I make the slightest change, everybody thinks it's the end of the world.
Quote examples
Greg Mottola
American Director
The truth is, good actors are always looking to do something different. They are dying to play slightly odder characters or work on movies that aren't straight down the middle.
Quote examples
Freema Agyeman
British Actress
I'm fully aware that 'Doctor Who' will always, always be part of my life, and that's not something I would run away from in the slightest. I wear it with pride, definitely.
Quote examples
Heart Evangelista
Filipino Actress
Before when I said I'm going to get married, I thought my life is going to be peaceful. But then, I ended up with a politician so it slightly got a little complicated.
Quote examples
James Newton Howard
American Composer
I like to pace myself at about two minutes of music a day. With 'Waterworld' it was closer to five minutes a day, which is uncomfortable and slightly terrifying.
Quote examples
Evangeline Lilly
Canadian Actress
For a human audience, seeing things that are slightly more otherworldly and beyond human power is always really fun and exciting to watch.
Quote examples
Christian Bale
Welsh Actor
If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldn't be so adored in the slightest.
Quote examples
Vijay Krishna Acharya
Indian Director
My life has been a series of slightly happy accidents.
Quote examples
Gayle Forman
American Author
We like movies and books that give us this emotionally moving experience, where you feel like a slightly different person, and you see the world a little different after you finish. It lets you see your own life in a different way, and it actually makes you feel really good.
Quote examples
Yash Chopra
Indian Director
I've been able to make some wonderful films, but sometimes you make films with great passion - great belief - and these films slightly don't work at the box office, and they become your favorite films.
Quote examples
George Lucas
American Director
Changes are not unusual - I mean, most movies, when they release them, they make changes. But somehow, when I make the slightest change, everybody thinks it's the end of the world.
Quote examples
Greg Mottola
American Director
The truth is, good actors are always looking to do something different. They are dying to play slightly odder characters or work on movies that aren't straight down the middle.
Quote examples
Freema Agyeman
British Actress
I'm fully aware that 'Doctor Who' will always, always be part of my life, and that's not something I would run away from in the slightest. I wear it with pride, definitely.
Quote examples
Heart Evangelista
Filipino Actress
Before when I said I'm going to get married, I thought my life is going to be peaceful. But then, I ended up with a politician so it slightly got a little complicated.
Quote examples
James Newton Howard
American Composer
I like to pace myself at about two minutes of music a day. With 'Waterworld' it was closer to five minutes a day, which is uncomfortable and slightly terrifying.
Quote examples
Evangeline Lilly
Canadian Actress
For a human audience, seeing things that are slightly more otherworldly and beyond human power is always really fun and exciting to watch.
Quote examples
Christian Bale
Welsh Actor
If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldn't be so adored in the slightest.
Quote examples
Vijay Krishna Acharya
Indian Director
My life has been a series of slightly happy accidents.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension