Synonyms of slightly

slightly

adverb

1

as in barely

by a very small margin

I thought the first one was slightly better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barely
• just
• narrowly
• somewhat
• almost
• marginally
• nearly
• hardly
• scarcely
• minimally
• by the skin of one's teeth
• minutely
• closely
• partly
• approximately
• roughly
• scantly
• more or less
• plus or minus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• significantly
• considerably
• substantially
• well
• vastly
• quite
• easily
• definitely
• positively
• plainly
• completely
• greatly
• fully
• unquestionably
• generously
• abundantly
• copiously

2

as in little

in a very small quantity or degree

he was slightly curious about the identity of the wine, but not enough to bother asking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• little
• nominally
• negligibly
• just
• a trifle
• a bit
• marginally
• barely
• minimally
• scarcely
• meagerly
• scantily
• hardly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• significantly
• very
• considerably
• far
• substantially
• too
• most
• so
• extremely
• something
• heavily
• highly
• greatly
• particularly
• much
• especially
• extra
• terribly
• exceedingly
• entirely
• completely
• awfully
• extensively
• totally
• thoroughly
• right
• utterly
• super
• purely
• mortally
• mightily
• mighty
• real
• deadly
• exceptionally
• full
• rattling
• noticeably
• appreciably
• frightfully
• eminently
• awful
• palpably
• jolly
• beastly
• abundantly
• whacking
• generously
• liberally
• discernibly
• hugely
• handsomely
• plentifully
• astronomically
• monumentally
• monstrously
• grandly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slightly

However, a wall of wind shear is expected to slightly destabilize the storm just before landfall — slowing its wind speeds to 100 mph and broadening the system, spreading the high winds and heavy rains even further from the core of the storm. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Barkley delivered a nasty spin move that left him slightly sideways, forcing him to jump and then leapfrog backward. — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026

Nine-year-old Calvin Penney (Azriel Dalman) and his family are relocating from Little Pot Rock to a slightly larger island, Snook’s Arm. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Over in the oil markets, concerns over supply disruptions slightly eased, after member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to help address rising fuel prices by prioritizing the release of diesel stocks. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

But the plan is to sell cocktails at a slightly lower price point than its predecessor. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

The backless mule silhouette is made with a stark white lace upper that is slightly sheer. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

About half say this about promoting technological innovation, and slightly fewer say that about competing with China. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Adams 12 had projected a decline of about 658 students this school year, but current enrollment numbers now indicate the district could be down slightly more than 1,200 students. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026