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slightly Meaning
slightly (r)
to a small degree or extent
in a slim or slender manner
slightly (adv.)
In a slight manner.
Slightingly; negligently.
slightly Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The child opened the door slightly, peeking out with timid curiosity.
- The temperature was slightly above normal, making the air muggy and uncomfortable.
- The car skidded slightly on the wet pavement, but the driver regained control.
- The sky was slightly overcast, casting a dull glow over the landscape.
- The taste of the chocolate was slightly bitter, providing a surprising contrast to its sweetness.
- 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.
somewhat,barely, just, narrowly, scarcely,almost, marginally, hardly, nearly, closely
well, vastly, quite,significantly, well, substantially, quite, substantially, considerably, vastly
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.
