Slight Synonyms and Antonyms

slīt
Inconsiderable
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. small
  2. faint
  3. negligible
  4. sparse
  5. outside
  6. remote
  7. slender
  8. scanty
  9. slim
Antonyms:
  1. big
  2. significant
  3. large
  4. great
  5. considerable
  6. important
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To think, represent, or speak of as small or unimportant
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. belittle
  2. decry
  3. denigrate
  4. deprecate
  5. depreciate
  6. derogate
  7. detract
  8. discount
  9. disparage
  10. downgrade
  11. minimize
  12. run down
  13. talk down
To refuse to pay attention to (a person); treat with contempt
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. disregard
  2. ignore
  3. cold shoulder
  4. neglect
  5. igg
Antonyms:
  1. respect
  2. praise
  3. compliment
  4. flatter
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An act that offends a person's sense of pride or dignity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. affront
  2. contumely
  3. despite
  4. indignity
  5. insult
  6. offense
  7. outrage
Antonyms:
  1. compliment
  2. praise
  3. respect

Words Related to Slight

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Slight Sentence Examples

  • After a slight hesitation the door burst open with a cracking blow.

  • His frame was slight, his hair silvered, his smile fatherly.

  • There was a slight quake to her voice.

  • He walked with a slight limp and looked older than thirty-six.

  • A slight smile touched the corners of his mouth.

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