slightest
adj. US //ˈsɫaɪtəst// UK //slˈaɪtəst// slight·est
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1 the smallest amount (adj.) B1 Intermediatethe smallest possible amount or degree of something.
the superlative degree of 'slight', indicating the absolute minimum of a quality, often used in negative constructions for emphasis.
ExampleI don't have the slightest idea how to fix this broken computer.
ExampleThe witness claimed she did not have the slightest recollection of the events that transpired on the night of the incident.
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2 very thin or small (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe most thin or small in physical size.
the superlative form denoting the most slender or physically delicate among a group.
ExampleHe was the slightest of the three brothers, but he was also the fastest.
ExampleThe architect selected the slightest steel cables available to maintain the bridge's minimalist aesthetic without sacrificing safety.
- thinnest
- slimmest
- frailest
- thickest
- heaviest