slightly (Meaning)

Wordnet

slightly (r)

to a small degree or extent

in a slim or slender manner

Webster

slightly (adv.)

In a slight manner.

Slightingly; negligently.

slightly Sentence Examples

  1. The water was slightly warm, inviting me to take a dip.
  2. The wind blew slightly, carrying a faint scent of blooming flowers.
  3. Her voice was slightly hoarse, hinting at a recent illness.
  4. The painting was slightly off-center, disrupting the harmony of the room.
  5. The child opened the door slightly, peeking out with timid curiosity.
  6. The temperature was slightly above normal, making the air muggy and uncomfortable.
  7. The car skidded slightly on the wet pavement, but the driver regained control.
  8. The sky was slightly overcast, casting a dull glow over the landscape.
  9. The taste of the chocolate was slightly bitter, providing a surprising contrast to its sweetness.
  10. The difference in their ages was slightly noticeable, but they shared a deep connection.

FAQs About the word slightly

to a small degree or extent, in a slim or slender mannerIn a slight manner., Slightingly; negligently.

barely, somewhat, narrowly, just, marginally, hardly, nearly, scarcely,almost,minimally

substantially,significantly, quite, well, vastly, considerably, quite, substantially, vastly, well

The water was slightly warm, inviting me to take a dip.

The wind blew slightly, carrying a faint scent of blooming flowers.

Her voice was slightly hoarse, hinting at a recent illness.

The painting was slightly off-center, disrupting the harmony of the room.