English / phrase
A Trifle
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Slightly or somewhat; to a small degree
In context
01
The head chef remarked that the duck breast was a trifle overcooked and lacked tenderness.
02
Though the saffron risotto tasted delightful, the seasoning was a trifle too pungent for my palate.
Synonyms
a bit,somewhat,slightly
Antonyms
substantially,greatly,considerably
Collocations
a trifle salty,a trifle sweet,a trifle expensive