n.
Pronunciation: ' sl ī t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, smooth, slight, probably from Old English sliht - (in eorth-slihtes level with the ground); akin to Old High German sleht smooth, sl ī hhan to glide ― more at SLICK
Date: 14th century
1 a : having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body b : lacking in strength or substance : FLIMSY , FRAIL c : deficient in weight, solidity, or importance : TRIVIAL <a slight movie>
2 : small of its kind or in amount <a slight chance> <a slight odor of gas>
synonyms see THIN
– slight · ly adverb
– slight · ness noun