slight

slight · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Small in degree; not significant.

  2. 2.

    Slim and delicate in build.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To treat as unimportant; to insult.

  4. 4.

    [as noun]An insult caused by neglect.

Related words

Antonyms: significant, substantial
See also: insult, minor, small
Synonyms: minor, slim, small

Etymology

From Old Norse sléttr ("smooth, level").