slight
[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
noun[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
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Meaning 2 · noun
Sleight.
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Meaning 3 · verb
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
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Meaning 4 · verb
To give lesser weight or importance to.
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Meaning 5 · verb
To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
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Meaning 6 · verb
To act negligently or carelessly.
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Meaning 7 · verb
(of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
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Meaning 8 · verb
To make even or level.
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Meaning 9 · verb
To throw heedlessly.
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Meaning 10 · adjective
Small
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Meaning 11 · adjective
Of slender build
“a slight but graceful woman”
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Meaning 12 · adjective
Even, smooth or level
“A slight stone”
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Meaning 13 · adjective
(especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface
“The sea was slight and calm”
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Meaning 14 · adjective
Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
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Meaning 15 · adjective
Bad, of poor quality.
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Meaning 16 · adjective
Slighting; treating with disdain.
How this word is used
- General “a slight but graceful woman”
- General “A slight stone”
- General “The sea was slight and calm”
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