Slightness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฌ๏ธ
slightness
[ หslaษชtnษs ]
in behavior
The quality or state of being slight; a small amount or degree; a lack of seriousness or importance.
Synonyms
insignificance, pettiness, triviality
Examples of usage
- She responded to his criticism with slightness, refusing to take it seriously.
- The slightness of his actions showed his lack of commitment to the project.
in weight
The property of being light in weight; lack of heaviness.
Synonyms
featherweight, lightness, thinness
Examples of usage
- The slightness of the package made it easy to carry.
- The slightness of the material allowed for easy movement.
Translations
Translations of the word "slightness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น leveza
- ligeireza
- sutileza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฒเฅเคเคพเคชเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Leichtigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ ringan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะตะณะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ lekkoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปฝใ
๐ซ๐ท lรฉgรจretรฉ
๐ช๐ธ ligereza
๐น๐ท hafiflik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฒผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ lehkost
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพahkosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝป็
๐ธ๐ฎ lahkotnost
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฉttleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃัะปะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแฃแแฃแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yรผngรผllรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ ligereza
Etymology
The word 'slightness' originated from the Middle English word 'slihtnesse', which in turn came from the Old English 'slihtnes'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the quality of being slight or light. Over time, 'slightness' has evolved to encompass both physical and behavioral aspects, reflecting a range of meanings related to smallness, insignificance, and lack of weight or seriousness.