early 14c., "flat, smooth; hairless," probably from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse slettr "smooth, sleek," from Proto-Germanic *slikhtaz (source also of Old Saxon slicht; [..]

c. 1300, "make plain or smooth," from slight (adj.) Meaning "treat with indifference" (1590s) is from the adjective in sense of "having little worth." Related: Slighted; [..]

1550s, "small amount or weight," from slight (v.). Meaning "act of intentional neglect or ignoring out of displeasure or contempt" is from 1701, probably via 17c. phrase make a sli [..]

little(a): (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some; "little rain fell in May"; &amp [..]

small in quantity or importance; slim or slender

adj. Of a small importance or significance.

Definition adjective

(adj) being of delicate or slender build(adj) lacking substance or significance(n) a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)(v) pay no attention to, disrespect(a [..]

Wave height of 0.5 to 1.25 m

Small amount, gentle, or weak Slight is the subject, but not so the praise. *(1632-1705) *: Some firmly embrace doctrines upon slight grounds. *(1771-1832) *: his own figure, which was formerly [..]