Word adjective
slightest
adj.
US /ˈsɫaɪtəst/ UK /slˈaɪtəst/ slight·est
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the 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.
Simple“I don't have the slightest idea how to fix this broken computer.”
In context“The witness claimed she did not have the slightest recollection of the events that transpired on the night of the incident.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the most thin or small in physical size.
the superlative form denoting the most slender or physically delicate among a group.
Simple“He was the slightest of the three brothers, but he was also the fastest.”
In context“The architect selected the slightest steel cables available to maintain the bridge's minimalist aesthetic without sacrificing safety.”
SynonymsthinnestslimmestfrailestAntonymsthickestheaviest
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated