slight

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[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] English

Definitions

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.

adjective

Small
Of slender build“a slight but graceful woman”
Even, smooth or level“A slight stone”
(especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface“The sea was slight and calm”

Related words

Synonyms

belittlement ignoring neglect belittle contemn despise contemptuous disdainful scornful daft fatuous soft in the head flat glassy slick flimsy lousy shoddy

Antonyms

respect esteem value honor

Associated

tinge suffusion tint bulge fuscous variations alteration blackish modification oblique whitish decrease

Rhymes

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright

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