"Slightest" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Very small or barely noticeable.
5 Usage Examples of "slightest"
1. Having the slightest sound - The room was silent, not even the slightest sound could be heard in the next room.
2. Slightest hint of doubt - I couldn't shake off the slightest hint of doubt that had been bothering me since yesterday.
3. The slightest movement - She made the slightest movement, and the leaves rustled loudly in the still air.
4. Slightest sense of relief - I felt the slightest sense of relief when I heard the good news.
5. Slightest mistake - Even the slightest mistake could have cost me the game.
To make or become slightly less strong or intense.<br><br>Example: "The taste of the food was slightly sweet, but the cook tried to slghten it by adding a pinch of salt."