slightly

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?

Similar words: a little, a bit, somewhat

Opposites: considerably, greatly

Common phrases: slightly different, slightly more, slightly higher

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.

Similar words: slenderly, delicately

Common phrases: slightly built, slightly formed