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Meaning of slightly
The primary meaning of the word "slightly" is to a small degree or extent.
Etymology of slightly
The word "slightly" has its roots in Old English, derived from "slīht" meaning "small" or "weak", and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb, with historical usage dating back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
somewhat
moderately
fairly
reasonably
rather
mildly
slightly
faintly
barely
marginally
imperceptibly
subtly
delicately
lightly
minimally
barely
scarcely
hardly
partially
incompletely
inadequately
insufficiently
faintly
vaguely
obscurely
dimly
indistinctly
vaguely
ambiguously
unclearly
vaguely
doubtfully
questionably
uncertainly
hesitantly
tentatively
undecidedly
unsurely
weakly
feebly
languidly
lethargically
listlessly
sluggishly
torpidly
apathetically
impassively
inertly
inactively
unresponsively
Definitions
- To a small degree or extent
- * In a small or moderate amount
- * Somewhat, but not very
Usage Examples
- The room was slightly colder than the rest of the house.
- * She was slightly annoyed by the noise.
- * The flavors were slightly different from what I expected.
Antonyms
extremely
very
highly
greatly
considerably
significantly
substantially
markedly
noticeably
obviously
clearly
distinctly
strongly
powerfully
intensely
profoundly
deeply
thoroughly
completely
entirely
wholly
fully
totally
utterly
absolutely
perfectly
completely