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- [slahy-ting]
- /ˈslaɪ tɪŋ/
- /ˈslaɪt.ɪŋ.li/
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- [slahy-ting]
- /ˈslaɪ tɪŋ/
Definition of slightingly word
- adjective slightingly derogatory and disparaging; belittling. 1
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Origin of slightingly
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; slight + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Slightingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slightingly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
slightingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slightingly
adv slightingly
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- airily — in a jaunty or high-spirited manner
- breezily — abounding in breezes; windy.
- daintily — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- faintly — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
adverb slightingly
- ethereally — In an ethereal manner.
Antonyms for slightingly
adverb slightingly
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- effortfully — In an effortful manner: with effort.
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