slightly

leicht, etwas

In geringer Menge oder in geringem Maß.

In einfachem Englisch: By a small amount or to a small degree.

• The water is slightly warm.
• Prices rose slightly last month.
• Could you move your chair slightly closer?

Synonyme: a little, a bit, somewhat

Gegenteile: considerably, greatly

Häufige Wendungen: slightly different, slightly more, slightly higher

schmächtig, zart

Mit einem dünnen, zarten Körper oder einer solchen Form.

In einfachem Englisch: With a thin or delicate body or shape.

• He was slightly built.
• The slightly built woman carried the heavy bag easily.
• Though slightly formed, the young dancer was remarkably strong.

Synonyme: slenderly, delicately

Häufige Wendungen: slightly built, slightly formed