Slight — synonyms, definition

1. slight (a)

brief dainty defective defensible deficient delicate diminutive dull emaciated excusable faint faulty feeble fine flimsy fragile frail frivolous gaunt hasty • • •

2. slight (Noun)

abhorrence affront arrogance contempt contumely derision disdain disregard disrespect haughtiness impertinence indifference injury injustice innuendo insult loathing neglect offence outrage • • •

slight (Noun) — A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval).

discourtesy offence offense offensive activity cold shoulder cut silent treatment snub

3. slight (Verb)

abash affront antagonise antagonize avoid cold-shoulder condemn cut despise discount disdain disregard disremember fend off forget gall humiliate hurt ignore impugn • • •

slight (Verb) — Pay no attention to, disrespect. ex. "She slighted her ex-fiance"

brush aside brush off discount dismiss disregard ignore push aside

4. slight (Adjective)

svelte

slight (Adjective) — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with 'a') at least some. ex. "there's slight chance that it will work"

slight (Adjective) — Lacking substance or significance. ex. "slight evidence"

slight (Adjective) — Being of delicate or thin build. ex. "watched her slight figure cross the street"