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Definition of Slight
1. Noun. A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval).
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Offence, Offense, Offensive Activity
Specialized synonyms: Cold Shoulder, Cut, Snub, Silent Treatment
Derivative terms: Rebuff
2. Verb. Pay no attention to, disrespect. "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance"
Generic synonyms: Brush Aside, Brush Off, Discount, Dismiss, Disregard, Ignore, Push Aside
Derivative terms: Cold Shoulder
3. Adjective. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with 'a') at least some. "There's a slight chance it will work"
4. Adjective. Lacking substance or significance. "A fragile claim to fame"
Similar to: Insignificant, Unimportant
Derivative terms: Slightness, Tenuity, Thinness
5. Adjective. Being of delicate or slender build. "Watched her slight figure cross the street"
Similar to: Lean, Thin
Derivative terms: Slenderness, Slightness, Slightness, Slimness
Definition of Slight
1. n. Sleight.
2. v. t. To overthrow; to demolish.
3. a. Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.
4. v. t. To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of; as, to slight the divine commands.
5. n. The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity.
6. adv. Slightly.
Definition of Slight
1. small in size or amount [adj SLIGHTER, SLIGHTEST] : SLIGHTLY [adv] / to treat with disregard [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Slight
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