A slim person is sometimes described as being slight of build. Some common synonyms of slight are slender, slim, tenuous, and thin Slight, disregard, neglect, overlook mean to pay no attention or too little attention to someone or something
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To slight is to give only superficial attention to something important
Slight adjective (not serious) not dealing with very serious or important subjects, or not needing much serious thought:
Definition of slight adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Every meaning of slight stems from the old norse for small or flimsy. if you have a slight build, you're slim with small bones A slight deviation from your plan is a tiny adjustment
As a verb, to slight means to ignore or be indifferent toward someone It's also the noun for the act of ignoring. Something that is slight is very small in degree or quantity Doctors say he has made a slight improvement
We have a slight problem
A slight smile flickered over his face. Slight, whether as an adjective or a verb, often denotes something minor or a form of disregard Sleight, in contrast, pertains to dexterity or trickery, closely associated with skillful manipulation.
