Slightly

Pronunciation

Origin

slight + -ly

Full definition of slightly

Adverb

1. Slenderly; delicately.He was slightly built, but tall.
2. To a small extent or degree.He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.

Synonyms

• (to a small extent or degree) a little, marginally, somewhat

Antonyms

• (to a small extent or degree) quite, very