Synonyms for

Marginally

Verb / ˈmɑ:rdʒʌnʌli: / Another word for marginally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to a limited extent; slightly

Synonyms & similar words

slightly moderately somewhat minimally imperceptibly hardly scarcely barely narrowly

Synonyms by register

Formal

slightly minimally inconsequentially negligibly

Informal

a little by a hair just barely not by much

Literary

scantily thinly

Antonyms

significantly considerably substantially greatly markedly largely importantly

Common collocations

  • marginally better
  • marginally worse
  • marginally successful
  • marginally effective
  • marginally different
  • marginally important
  • marginally increased

Word family

noun margin
adjective marginal
adverb marginally

Usage note

Often used to indicate a very small difference or degree. It implies that something is only just acceptable or noticeable.

Example sentences

  1. I marginally finished my dinner before bedtime.
  2. The temperature is marginally cooler today.
  3. He marginally missed the bus this morning.
  4. The team marginally lost the game by one point.
  5. She marginally passed her driving test.

Quotes

  • I'm marginally more famous than what would be called famous.
  • The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don't have to waste your time voting.
  • I have a very simple approach in career. You're either happy or you're unhappy. Don't try to be marginally happy.

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