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

Stocks linked to the artificial intelligence build-out declined slightly on Wednesday in the wake of the election, but the selling intensified on Thursday as investors worried Democratic wins could have a real impact on data center construction. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

The screen now has a 3,024-by-1,986-pixel resolution, which is slightly higher vertically than before. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

With gas prices rising due to the Iran war, Tesla’s vehicle deliveries increased slightly in the third quarter, but at a little over 486,000 was still down from 497,000 a year earlier. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The recovery of consumer beauty — including CoverGirl, Rimmel, and Sally Hansen — is slightly slower. — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

While many historic firsts were made, the Center for American Women and Politics reports that as of now, 139 women are projected to serve in the 120th Congress beginning in January, down slightly from the 152 women serving currently. — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

But the meteoric takeoff of karaoke has soared far past its humble—and slightly murky—origins. — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

The county’s slightly conservative edge at the time helped Brownback overcome a tight race that came down to the wire. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

In addition to their healthier fat profile, almonds are also slightly higher in fiber, a nutrient known for its cholesterol-lowering effects. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026