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Slightness Definition & Meaning

slightness
noun
  1. the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
  2. smallness of stature
  3. the property of an attractively thin person

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Frequently asked questions

What does slightness mean?
the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous smallness of stature the property of an attractively thin person
What part of speech is slightness?
Slightness is a noun.
How many definitions does slightness have?
Slightness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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