Meaning of slight in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

• Sleight.

verb

• To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.

• To give lesser weight or importance to.

• To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.

• To act negligently or carelessly.

• (of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.

• To make even or level.

• To throw heedlessly.

adjective

• Small

• Of slender build

  Example: a slight but graceful woman

• Even, smooth or level

  Example: A slight stone

• (especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface

  Example: The sea was slight and calm

• Foolish; silly; not intellectual.

• Bad, of poor quality.

• Slighting; treating with disdain.