B1adverblanguage
US/ˈslaɪt.li/
UK/ˈslaɪt.li/
a little; not very much
In context
This jacket is slightly too big for me.
Petrol prices have risen slightly since the start of last month.
I was slightly worried when she didn't answer her phone.
Words that go with slightly
adverb + adjective
- slightly differentMy answer is slightly different from yours.
- slightly higherPrices are slightly higher on weekends.
- only slightlyThe car was only slightly damaged.
- slightly worriedHe looked slightly worried.
verb + adverb
- rise slightlyThe temperature rose slightly in the afternoon.