1. in a manner that shows disrespect or lack of consideration; dismissively

Examples

• She spoke slightingly of his efforts to help.
• The critic wrote slightingly about the new restaurant.
• He glanced slightingly at the amateur painting.
• The teacher shouldn’t speak slightingly of any student’s work.
• She referred slightingly to her competitor’s achievements.
• The reviewer commented slightingly on the author’s previous books.