slightness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être petit, mince ou fragile dans la constitution, ou l'état d'être insignifiant ou peu important.

A noun referring to the quality of being small, thin, or delicate in build, or the state of being trivial or insignificant.

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1. Unimportance or trivialityC1formal

   The quality of being insignificant, petty, or frivolous.

   Caractère insignifiant

   • He dismissed the criticism with a wave of his hand, noting the slightness of the issue.
   • The slightness of the offense meant no formal charges were filed.
   • She was annoyed by the slightness of the conversation at the party.

   Synonymesfrivolityimmaterialityinconsequenceinsignificancepettinesstrivialityunimportance

   Antonymesgravityimportancemomentsignificanceweight

2. Smallness of size or statureB2formal

   The quality of being physically small or slender in build.

   Ténuité

   • Despite the slightness of her frame, she was an incredibly strong athlete.
   • The slightness of the puppy made it easy to carry.
   • His slightness was often mistaken for weakness, but he was quite agile.

   Synonymesdaintinessdelicacydiminutivenessfrailtypetitenessslendernesssmallnessthinness

   Antonymesbignessbulkinesslargenessmassivenessstoutness

3. Attractive thinnessB2formal

   The property of being attractively thin or slender.

   Minceur gracile

   • The model's slightness was considered ideal for the fashion show.
   • Her slightness gave her an elegant and graceful appearance.
   • The dancer's slightness allowed for effortless and fluid movements.

   Synonymesdelicacyslendernessslimness

   Antonymesbulkinesscorpulenceobesityplumpness