French Meaning of slight

léger

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Definitions and Meaning of slight in English

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slight (n)

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

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slight (v)

pay no attention to, disrespect

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slight (a)

(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

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slight (s)

lacking substance or significance

being of delicate or slender build

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slight (n.)

Sleight.

The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity.

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slight (v. t.)

To overthrow; to demolish.

To make even or level.

To throw heedlessly.

To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of; as, to slight the divine commands.

Webster

slight (superl.)

Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.

Not stout or heavy; slender.

Foolish; silly; weak in intellect.

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slight (adv.)

Slightly.

FAQs About the word slight

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