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tiny; slight; millionth; decline; profound; slightly
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
tiny; small; slight
Describes size, degree, or intensity that is very small or faint.
The gentle breeze here is very comfortable.
We should be cautious and meticulous in our work, not careless.
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The sizes of these two models differ so slightly that they are almost identical.
His voice was very faint, and I could barely hear it.
This small detail is tiny but very important.
noun
millionth (unit prefix)
technicalUsed as a metric prefix for extremely small units of measurement.
One micrometer equals one millionth of a meter.
This current is only a few microamps.
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Microfarad is one of the common units for capacitance.
We need a microgram-scale balance to weigh this substance.
Microliter is an extremely small unit for liquid volume.
adjective
declining; weakening
formalDescribes a decline in power, status, or prosperity.
This ancient dynasty gradually declined.
The family's business began to decline.
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Traditional handicrafts are gradually declining in modern society.
The empire's power gradually declined in border areas.
The influence of this time-honored brand has declined a lot.
adjective
profound; subtle; abstruse
literaryDescribes ideas, truths, or art that are deeply meaningful and hard to fully understand.
The mood of this poem is very subtle and requires careful appreciation.
His words contain profound truths and are worth our deep thought.
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This master has a profound understanding of Buddhist doctrine.
The brushwork and artistic conception of Chinese painting are very subtle.
This philosopher's theory is full of profound truths.
adverb
slightly; a little; somewhat
Used to modify verbs or adjectives to indicate a small degree of change or state.
I feel a little unwell today and don't want to go out.
Her cheeks slightly flushed, looking a bit shy.
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This plan was slightly adjusted and became more reasonable.
He nodded slightly, indicating agreement with my opinion.
Today's temperature has dropped slightly.