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SLIGHT

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Slight.

How to pronounce slight:

US

Slight - as an adjective

(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

Example: "Little rain fell in may"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
little6

Slight - as a noun

A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebuff14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17offence15offense13offensive activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slight - as an adjective satellite

Lacking substance or significance

Example: "Slight evidence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flimsy14fragile11tenuous7thin7

Being of delicate or slender build

Example: "She was slender as a willow shoot is slender"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slender8slim6svelte9

Slight - as a verb

Pay no attention to, disrespect

Example: "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cold-shoulder

Example Sentences

"She gave a slight nod of approval."
"They noticed a slight change in her behavior."
"I have a slight headache."
"He has a slight accent."
"There was a slight delay in the train's arrival."
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Word Game Points

Is SLIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SLIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SLIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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