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slightest

Syllables: slight·est/ˈslaɪtɪst/

slightest is the superlative form of slight.

slightest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of slight.

Meaning of slight

Adjective

slight (comparative slighter, superlative slightest)

  1. Minor; small in amount
    • The forecast calls for a slight warming trend in the coming days, with sunny skies and daytime temperatures reaching the midteens on Sunday and Monday, when the men will hit the snowboard course.2022 February 4, John Branch, “U.S. snowboarder Jamie Anderson qualifies for the slopestyle final.”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 29 Nov 2022
    1. Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
      • give it a slight kick
    2. Not thorough; superficial.
      • make a slight examination
    3. Trifling; unimportant; insignificant.
      • we made a slight mistake
    4. (archaic, rare) Not far away in space or time.
      • in the slight future
  2. Of slender build.
    • a slight but graceful woman

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Phrases with slightest

Questions about slightest

What is slightest the superlative form of?
Slightest is the superlative form of slight.
How do you pronounce slightest?
Slightest is pronounced /ˈslaɪtɪst/.

Words near slightest in the dictionary

  1. slightened
  2. slightening
  3. slightens
  4. slighter
  5. slighters
  6. slightest
  7. slighteth
  8. slightful
  9. slightily
  10. slightiness
  11. slighting

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