slightly
/ˈslaɪtli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Slenderly; delicately.
Adverb
Examples
He was slightly built, but tall.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To a small extent or degree.
Adverb
Examples
He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slightly” mean?
Slenderly; delicately.
Is “slightly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.