slight

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Derived terms 1.5 Anagrams 1.6 Dictionary notes

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[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: slīt, IPA: /slaɪt/, SAMPA: /slaIt/
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  Rhymes: -aɪt

[edit] Adjective

slight (comparative: slighter, superlative: slightest)

1. Small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

   a slight (i.e., feeble) effort

   a slight (i.e., not deep) impression

   a slight (i.e., not convincing) argument

   a slight (i.e., not thorough) examination

   a slight (i.e., not severe) pain

2. Not stout or heavy; slender.

   a slight but graceful woman

3. Foolish; silly; weak in intellect.

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• Wikisaurus has an article on “thin” in the sense of “skinny”.

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• slightish
• slightly
• slightness

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[edit] Verb

to slight (third-person singular simple present slights, present participle slighting, simple past and past participle slighted)

1. To treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
2. To treat with disdain or neglect.
3. To act negligently or carelessly.
4. To overthrow; to demolish.
5. To make even or level.
6. To throw heedlessly.

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• See also Wikisaurus:offend

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• slightingly

[edit] Noun

Wikipedia

slight (plural slights)

1. The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
2. Sleight.

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• See also Wikisaurus:offense

[edit] Derived terms

• put a slight upon

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• lights

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