Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: slightly
IPA transcription: [sl'aɪtli]
Pronunciations of slightly
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: slightly, somewhat, more_or_less
    Meaning: to a small degree or extent; "his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory"; "the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other"
Usage examples
  • She shivered slightly.
  • Margaret arose and bowed slightly.
  • The prince bowed, slightly annoyed.
  • Read again, changing emphasis slightly.
  • He raised his eyebrows slightly at that.
  • An impersonal and slightly ironic interest
  • Felicia colored slightly, but would not answer.
  • LEGS--Bent, or slightly bent, and out at elbows.
  • Mr. Graham's language was slightly less emphatic.
  • He smiled, slightly raised his hat, and vanished.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Air-tractor sledge, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Tawny owl, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Economy of Ontario, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Interstate 15 in Arizona, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Big Bang, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Asteroid belt, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Deinosuchus, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Manchester City F.C., License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Prisoner's dilemma, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, License CC BY-SA 4.0