Of a minimum amount, quantity, size, or degree
“Many of Newman's admirers cannot tolerate the slightest criticism of the master.”
Superlative for very small in amount, level or degree
“Thomas is also exhibiting more obvious signs of agoraphobia, although of a slight degree.”
Superlative for significantly unimportant and deserving of little to no attention
“Taylor understands the idiom quite perfectly, and he manages to bring a grandeur and nobility to the admittedly slight work.”
Superlative for improbable or unlikely in degree
“There is only a slight chance that we can change his mind.”
Superlative for having a physically small size or stature
“He was of a slight build, an enigmatic figure that loved to make jokes in his broad Scottish accent.”
Superlative for weak or lacking in physical strength
“He was still just a slight child, physically unable to compete against his older peers.”
Superlative for rickety in structure or shoddily built
“It is wonderful what long voyages they make in these slight boats.”
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
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