slight in Latin
slight in Latin is sublestus, temnō — slight means small in degree or amount; minor.
slight in Latin
sublestus
Minor; small in amount
temnō
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
What does "slight" mean?
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adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
"I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk."
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adj Slender or delicate in build.
"The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily."
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verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
"He did not mean to slight her, but he forgot to say thank you."
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noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
"She took the missed invitation as a slight and said nothing."
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slight in a sentence
- I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk.
- There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
- The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily.
- A slight child of about six sat quietly in the corner.
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What is "slight" in Latin?
"slight" in Latin is sublestus, temnō. slight means: Small in degree or amount; minor.
How do you use "slight" in a sentence?
Example: "I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk." In Latin, "slight" is sublestus, temnō.
Are there other ways to say "slight" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "slight": sublestus, temnō.
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