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Definition of slightness

slightness

/ˈslaɪt.nəs/
slight · ness
Adverb:slightly
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Adjective:slight
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slightness Lexical Profile

slightness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being small in degree, amount, or extent.

Example

"The slightness of the temperature change made it nearly impossible to detect without specialized instruments."

2

The quality of having a slender, delicate, or fragile physical build.

Example

"Despite the slightness of his frame, the young gymnast possessed remarkable upper-body strength."

3

The quality of lacking depth, substance, or significance; superficiality or triviality.

Example

"Critics noted the slightness of the plot, though they praised the film's visual cinematography."

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• Rhymes for slightness

• Nearby Words

slight
slighting
slightly
slightness
slim
slimdown
slime

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slightness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slightness
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