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Definition slight in British English

slight adjective

adjective
/slaɪt/
1

small in size, amount, or degree

Example

a slight increase in temperature

Example

Jill gave a slight smile.

Example

I haven't given the slightest thought to my holiday plans.

Synonyms and related words
2

thin, not very tall, and not looking very strong

Example

a slight young woman

Definition slight in British English