Sightly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sightly

 

[ ˈslaɪtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

degree of difference

Slightly means to a small degree or extent. It is often used to describe a minor change or variation in something.

Synonyms

a little, marginally, somewhat.

Examples of usage

  • The weather has slightly improved today.
  • She was slightly disappointed with the outcome.
  • The artist changed the colors slightly in the painting.
  • I feel slightly better after the rest.
  • The prices have slightly increased over the last month.

Translations

Translations of the word "sightly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ligeiramente

🇮🇳 थोड़ा सा

🇩🇪 leicht

🇮🇩 sedikit

🇺🇦 трохи

🇵🇱 lekko

🇯🇵 少し

🇫🇷 légèrement

🇪🇸 ligeramente

🇹🇷 hafifçe

🇰🇷 약간

🇸🇦 بشكل طفيف

🇨🇿 mírně

🇸🇰 mierne

🇨🇳 稍微

🇸🇮 rahlo

🇮🇸 lítil

🇰🇿 аздап

🇬🇪 ნაწილი

🇦🇿 bir az

🇲🇽 ligeramente

Etymology

The word 'slightly' originates from the adjective 'slight', which comes from the Old English 'slecht', meaning 'weak or poor'. The adverb form 'slightly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'slight', indicating a manner or degree. Over time, 'slight' has evolved to indicate something that is not heavy, dense, or significant, and 'slightly' has followed suit, becoming a common term in the English language used to express small degrees of change.