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/ˈslaɪtli/ · slytli
adverb
  1. In a slender or delicate manner. He was slightly built, but tall.
  2. To a small extent or degree. He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.
Did you know? The word 'slightly' is often used in formal or technical contexts to convey a precise degree of difference or variation.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026