slightly
/ˈslaɪtli/
adverb
- To a small degree; a little.
- I felt slightly nervous before the exam.
- She smiled slightly when she saw the surprise.
- The soup is slightly too salty for my taste.
- In a slender or delicate way.
- He was slightly framed, but very strong for his size.
- The model was slightly built, with narrow shoulders.
- The dancer's slightly figure moved gracefully across the stage.