KJV dictionary & concordance

slightly

Meaning of “slightly”

Superficially or inadequately.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

2 occurrences2 verses1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Jeremiah 6:14

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Jeremiah 6:14 · retained source text

They haue healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people sleightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.

1611 marginal noteHeb. bruise or breach.

1611 marginal noteChap. 8.11. ezek. 13.10.

For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Jeremiah 8:11 · retained source text

For they haue healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.

1611 marginal noteCha. 6.14.

1611 marginal noteEze. 13.10.

Source order

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

Weakly; superficially; with inconsiderable force or effect; in a small degree.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 610