Antonyms for slightly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : slahyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : slaɪt |
Definition of slightly
Origin :- 1520s, "slenderly;" 1590s, "in a small degree," from slight (adj.) + -ly (2).
- adv a little
- The old man completed this anecdote in tones that were slightly inflamed.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Grace had eaten little and drunk nothing; but Howe was slightly stimulated.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- Her comely face was slightly flushed, doubtless with the exercise of walking.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- She was slightly disappointed, on reaching home, to find that Eileen was not there.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- We left it slightly ajar to create a draft; the night was warm.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- For an instant she stood still, and, slightly trembling, looked at him.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- She stooped ever so slightly and touched the upstanding mop of his wavy hair.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- His fingers encountered a flame, and were slightly scorched.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- My father I slightly remember; but of my mother I retain no distinct impressions.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- They will bake in a few minutes, and should be but slightly coloured.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
Synonyms for slightly
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