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

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

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 …

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

Definition of slightly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Factsheet What does the adverb slightly mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb slightly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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

SLIGHTLY meaning: 1 : in a very small amount or degree a little; 2 : thin and not very strong or muscular