slightsomeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

slightsome ‎(comparative more slightsome, superlative most slightsome)

1. Characterised or marked by slight; scornful
   • 1894, Edward Sylvester Ellis, The Great Cattle Trail:

     "I consider such, remarks as onnecessary [sic] and slightsome," replied Dinah, with a scornful toss of her head; [...]

   • 2007, Ron Rash, The World Made Straight:

     Nor a drop of rain nor even the wind stirring the most slightsome leaf.