slight
[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
noun
- 1
The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
- 2
Sleight.
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verb
- 1
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
- 2
To give lesser weight or importance to.
- 3
To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
- 4
To act negligently or carelessly.
- 5
(of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
- 6
To make even or level.
- 7
To throw heedlessly.
adjective
- 1
Small
- 2
Of slender build
“a slight but graceful woman”
- 3
Even, smooth or level
“A slight stone”
- 4
(especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface
“The sea was slight and calm”
- 5
Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
- 6
Bad, of poor quality.
- 7
Slighting; treating with disdain.
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