slight
//slaɪt//
Adjective
slightCanonical form
slighterComparative
slightestSuperlative
1
Small in degree, amount, or intensity; not considerable or significant.
There was a slight increase in temperature today.
2
Thin or slender in build; delicate in construction or form.
She has a slight build and delicate features.
Antonym
Verb
slightInfinitive
slightPresent tense
slightedPast tense
slightedPast participle
slightingPresent participle
slightsThird-person singular
1
To treat with disrespect or indifference; to insult by ignoring or treating as unimportant.
She felt slighted when her colleagues didn't invite her to the meeting.
Synonym
Noun
slightSingular
slightsPlural
1
An act of treating someone with disrespect or lack of proper attention; an insult or snub.
She felt the slight deeply and decided not to attend their gatherings anymore.