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slightest
Adjective
  • superlative form of slight: most slight.
slight
Adjective
  • Small amount, gentle, or weak,; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
  • Not stout or heavy; slender.
  • Even, smooth or level; still (of the sea). regional
  • Foolish; silly; weak in intellect. obsolete
  • Bad, of poor quality (as, goods). regional, obsolete
Verb
  • To treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
  • To treat with disdain or neglect.
  • To act negligently or carelessly.
  • To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition. military, of a fortification
  • To make even or level.
  • To throw heedlessly.
Noun
  • The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
  • Sleight.