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Grammar : Adv

Spell : slahy-ting

Phonetic Transcription : ˈslaɪ tɪŋ

Definition of slightingly

As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly

Example sentences :

It is common to hear them spoken of slightingly and contemptuously.
Extract from : « Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled » by Hudson Stuck

Nevertheless, it seems to me that a datum that preceded it was slightingly treated.
Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort

Perhaps the senorita may not treat my offer quite so slightingly as yourself.
Extract from : « The Lone Ranche » by Captain Mayne Reid

“It could not be called a fall, Margery,” said Maria, slightingly.
Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood

I may have been wrong to speak so slightingly of those two ladies.
Extract from : « Paul and His Dog, v.2 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIV) » by Charles Paul de Kock

“Oh, they were well when I last heard,” she answered, slightingly.
Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow, Third Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood

“That does not take long, I suppose,” remarked Herbert, slightingly.
Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Nancy was excusable for supposing that he viewed her slightingly.
Extract from : « In the Year of Jubilee » by George Gissing

He had not meant to treat her slightingly, any more than he had meant to rob Mistress Lynn.
Extract from : « Barbara Lynn » by Emily J. Jenkinson

"Oh, they are Jews half of them," slightingly spoke Mr. Warburton.
Extract from : « East Lynne » by Mrs. Henry Wood

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