Slightly

/ˈslaɪtli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To a small degree; not considerably.

The temperature has slightly increased since last night.

In a slim or slender manner.

She is slightly built, making her look delicate.

Somewhat; a little.

I was slightly confused by the instructions.

Used to indicate a degree of change.

The project is slightly ahead of schedule.

From the word 'slight', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

slightly better

A small improvement in quality or condition.

slightly different

Having small differences compared to something else.

slightly above average

A small increment above a standard level of quality.

slight

Having little thickness or strength.

slightness

The quality of being slight or insignificant.

A bit

I'm feeling slightly better today.

Kinda

That movie was slightly good.