Slight (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective, slight·er, slight·est.
  1. small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase;a slight odor.
  2. of little importance, influence, etc.; trivial: a slight cut.
  3. slender or slim; not heavily built.
  4. frail; flimsy; delicate: a slight fabric.
  5. of little substance or strength.
verb (used with object)
  1. to treat as of little importance.
  2. to treat (someone) with indifference; ignore, especially pointedly or contemptuously; snub: to be slighted by society.
  3. to do negligently; scamp: to slight one's studies.
noun
  1. an act or instance of slighting or being slighted: The critics’ slights led her to change direction in her work.
  2. a pointed and contemptuous discourtesy; affront: She considered not being invited an unforgivable slight.
adjective
  1. small in quantity or extent
  2. of small importance; trifling
  3. slim and delicate
  4. lacking in strength or substance
  5. ill
verb (tr)
  1. to show indifference or disregard for (someone); snub
  2. to treat as unimportant or trifling
  3. to devote inadequate attention to (work, duties, etc)
noun
  1. an act or omission indicating supercilious neglect or indifference
Slight (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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