slight Antonyms
Opposite of slight
• adjective (Context 1)
Small in degree, amount, or extent; inconsiderable and not thorough.
"There was a considerable improvement in the patient's condition overnight."
• adjective (Context 2)
Not sturdy and strongly built (of a person or their physical build); slender and delicate.
"Despite her sturdy frame, the gymnast possessed remarkable upper-body strength."
• noun (Context 3)
An insult or offensive act caused by a failure to show someone proper respect, courtesy, or attention.
"He perceived his exclusion from the committee meeting as a deliberate personal compliment."
• verb (Context 4)
To insult or offend someone by treating them as unimportant or unworthy of respect and attention.
"The veteran diplomat felt slighted when he was seated far from the head of the table."
• adjective (Context 5)
Lacking depth, substance, or seriousness (especially of a creative work or argument); trivial or superficial.
"Critics dismissed the novel as a profound, predictable romance with little emotional depth."
Similar words to slight
Words similar to slight shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: