"Slighting" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Slighting" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Slighting" Meaning
Slighting refers to the act of intentionally ignoring or showing disrespect towards someone or something, often in a subtle or veiled manner. It can also refer to a small, almost imperceptible amount or degree of something.
"Slighting" Examples
Part of Speech
VerbExample Sentences
1. Yang accused the company of slighting the facts in its marketing campaign.2. The film ''s award ran into trouble after it was slighting of minor characters.
3. Local restaurants were feeling slighted by their losses due to rival spots opening up.
4. She's feeling slighted after her offer to perform at the wedding was rejected at the last minute.
5. Many felt slighted when the redesigned hotel offered fewer rooms with terraces.
"Slighting" Similar Words
Slier
It seems like "slier" is not a standard word in English language. It's possible that it's a variant of the word "slier" or a typo of the word "slyer".
Sliest
Cleverest and wiliest imply a degree of cunning or craftiness, but slyest implies a greater degree of cunning, questionable motives, and perhaps even roguish behavior.<br><br>Example sentences:<br> The sliest of us managed to get the ticket free while the rest of us had to pay.<br> She was the wiliest negotiator in the world of business, capable of outmaneuvering her opponents with ease.<br> He was too slyest to be caught by the police.
Slieveen
Slighted
Slighted means to treat or regard someone as being inferior or of little significance, often in a way that is unfair or unjust.
Slighten
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."
Slighter
Slightingly
Slightness
The word "slightness" refers to a small or slight degree or amount of something, often to the point of being almost imperceptible or insignificant. It can also imply a lack of firmness or strength. In other words, slightness suggests something is minimal, faint, or not very noticeable.
Slights
Sligo
Slily
Slily is not a word. It seems to be a typo or a misspelling of the word "slyly". <br><br>If that's the case, "slyly" is an adverb that means in a sly or cunning manner; discreetly or secretly.