"Slightly" Example Sentences
1. The soup was slightly salty but still enjoyable.
2. The temperature dropped slightly as the sun set.
3. She nodded slightly in agreement.
4. The dress was slightly too big but it still looked nice.
5. I was slightly late for our meeting.
6. The music volume was slightly too loud for my liking.
7. His English was slightly accented but easy to understand.
8. The car veered slightly to the left before straightening out.
9. The portrait was slightly crooked on the wall.
10. The coffee was slightly bitter but still strong and awakening.
11. Anna’s cough was slightly better than yesterday.
12. The pool water was slightly chilly but refreshing on a hot day.
13. The painting was slightly dim in the light of the room.
14. He smiled slightly, enjoying the moment.
15. The shirt was slightly wrinkled after being packed in a suitcase.
16. The flowers were slightly wilted but they still had some beauty.
17. She felt slightly nervous before making her speech.
18. The movie was slightly predictable but still entertaining.
19. The game was slightly more challenging than expected.
20. The sun was slightly hidden behind the clouds but still provided some warmth.
21. The cake was slightly burnt on the edges.
22. The forest trail was slightly overgrown, making it difficult to navigate.
23. The bus was slightly delayed due to traffic.
24. The gym was slightly crowded with people running on the treadmills.
25. Peter’s shirt was slightly stained from his lunch spill.
26. The water in the lake was slightly murky but still safe for swimming.
27. The hurricane caused only slightly damage to the town.
28. The chair was slightly uncomfortable to sit in for a long time.
29. The house felt slightly eerie in the dark.
30. The book was slightly confusing but still worth reading.
Common Phases
1. The coffee is
slightly bitter; I prefer it with cream.
2. The weather is
slightly chilly; I'll grab a jacket before going out.
3. The music is
slightly too loud; could you turn it down a bit?
4. The food is
slightly undercooked; I'll put it in the oven for a few more minutes.
5. The colors are
slightly mismatched; I think a different shade of blue would work better.
6. The movie was
slightly disappointing; I had higher expectations.
7. The shirt is
slightly wrinkled; I'll iron it before wearing it.
8. The car is
slightly damaged; I'll take it to the mechanic for repairs.
9. The book is
slightly confusing; I'll reread it to fully understand it.
10. The room is
slightly too warm; I'll turn on the air conditioning.