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slightly

slight·ly

slightly

 
 
pronunciation:
slaIt li
features:
Word Combinations (adverb)
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: to a small degree or by a small amount; a little.
slightly overweightslightly lateslightly worried
synonyms:
just
antonyms:
extremely, greatly, sharply, vastly, very
similar words:
barely
definition 2: slenderly; slimly.
Jockeys are slightly built.
Word Combinations  About this feature
(adv.)slightly + adjective aggressive, amused, annoyed, arrogant, busy, combative, confused, curious, dangerous, dark, depressed, different, disappointed, eager, hungry, itchy, jealous, late, lonely, miserable, mysterious, old-fashioned, overweight, proud, puzzled, relieved, silly, troubled, unusual, upset, weary, worried  [See all][See only the most frequent]