Slight Definition
slight
adjective
- (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some; "little rain fell in May"; "gave it little thought"; "little time is left"; "we still have little money"; "a little hope remained"; "there's slight chance that it will work"; "there's a slight chance it will work"
- lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame"
- being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender as a willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl with straight blonde hair"; "watched her slight figure cross the street"
noun
- a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
verb
- pay no attention to, disrespect; "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance"
"Slight" in song lyrics
See how slight is used in real songs:
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"Sending up prayers hoping God catches them swift and slight"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"I'm supplyin the sights, I'm climbin slight"
Erick Onasis f/ Noah, Teflon Da Don — Ain't Shhh to Discuss -
"Gettin' away is slight"
Flesh-N-Bone f/ Afta Maff — Empty The Clip
Words that rhyme with slight
Usage tips for "slight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "slight" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for slight to find words that pair well.