- superlative of slight.
slightest
Example Sentences
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Beyond VAR to review on-field decisions, soccer’s governing body has also introduced semi-automated technology to make offside calls practically in real-time and a sensor in the ball designed to detect the slightest touch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
"But they haven't done any better at all, not in the slightest," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Traditional Kung Pao chicken calls for stir-fried chicken, so no, this recipe isn’t authentic in the slightest.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
The same goes for securities brokers — “The slightest doubt as to the trustworthiness of a broker’s word or commitment would put him out of business overnight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The forebear flicked up and down, left and right, jumping from rail to rail with the slightest movement of the girl’s feet.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
