1. comparative form of slight; more slight, smaller, or less significant

1. one who slights or treats with disrespect
Usage: rare

Examples

• The second injury was slighter than the first.
• She had a slighter build than her sister.
• The damage to the car was slighter than expected.
• His slighter frame made him faster on the track.
• The slighter of the two problems was easily solved.
• Even the slighter criticism hurt her feelings.