Synonyms for

Slight

Verb / slaɪt / Another word for slight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Small in degree; not serious

Synonyms & similar words

much thin svelte tenuous rebuff slender slim little fragile flimsy coldshoulder minor small insignificant trivial petty unimportant inconsequential weak meager paltry slender light faint modest mild limited narrow restricted partial incomplete

Synonyms by register

Formal

minor negligible trifling inconsequential

Informal

little small tiny paltry

Literary

diminutive attenuated meager

Antonyms

large considerable significant major substantial great

Common collocations

  • slight improvement
  • slight difference
  • slight chance
  • slight risk
  • slight increase
  • slight tremor
  • slight chill

Word family

noun slight
verb slight
adjective slight
adverb slightly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'slight' often implies a small degree or amount. As a verb, it means to treat with disrespect or indifference.

Example sentences

  1. His slight headache went away after he drank some water.
  2. The cat made a slight noise when it jumped off the couch.
  3. She felt a slight chill in the air.
  4. The team won by a slight margin.
  5. The slight rain caused the ground to become muddy.

Quotes

  • A slight touch of friendly malice and amusement towards those we love keeps our affections for them from turning flat.
  • The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.
  • The weight of this sad time we must obey; Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say.

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