I. ˈslīt 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, slīhhan 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
II. transitive verb
Date: 1586
1. : to treat as slight or unimportant : make light of
2. : to treat with disdain or indifference
slight a guest
3. : to perform or attend to carelessly and inadequately
don't slight your work
Synonyms: see neglect
III. noun
Date: 1701
1. : an act or an instance of slighting
2. : an instance of being slighted : a humiliating discourtesy