His injury was slighter than the doctor's initial report suggested.

I didn't feel the slightest tremor during the brief earthquake.

Beware, for if thou slightest her, thou shalt invite her wrath.

He moved through the crowd slightlier than before, hardly disturbing the papers on the table.

When the old letters were read aloud, she smiled the slightliest, as if their memories barely brushed her.

His constant teasing slightens her confidence over time.

Her constant slightening of his contributions undermined the team's morale.

She slightened her colleague's contributions during the meeting, and later regretted how hurtful her words were.

She smiled slightingly at his earnest offer, as though it deserved no serious consideration.

The coffee was slightley too hot to drink right away.