slight

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

- there's slight chance that it will work

- there's a slight chance it will work

Similar word(s): small, less, little

2. lacking substance or significance

- slight evidence

Similar word(s): insignificant, unimportant, flimsy, fragile, tenuous, thin

3. being of delicate or slender build

- watched her slight figure cross the street

Similar word(s): lean, thin, slender, slim, svelte

Sentences with slight as an adjective:

- a slight (i.e. feeble) effort;

- a slight but graceful woman

noun

1. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

Similar word(s): rebuff

Definition categories: act, discourtesy, offence, offense

verb

1. pay no attention to, disrespect

Definition categories: cognition, discount, dismiss, disregard, ignore