Lightly

['laɪtlɪ] or ['laɪtli]

Definition

(adv.) with indifference or without dejection; 'he took it lightly'.

(adv.) indulging with temperance; 'we eat lightly in the morning'.

(adv.) to a slight degree; 'her speech is only lightly accented'.

(adv.) with little weight or force; 'she kissed him lightly on the forehead'.

(adv.) with few burdens; 'experienced travellers travel light'.

(adv.) without good reason; 'one cannot say such things lightly'.

Checked by Blanchard--From WordNet

Definition

(adv.) With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly.

(adv.) Swiftly; nimbly; with agility.

(adv.) Without deep impression.

(adv.) In a small degree; slightly; not severely.

(adv.) With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily.

(adv.) Without reason, or for reasons of little weight.

(adv.) Commonly; usually.

(adv.) Without dejection; cheerfully.

(adv.) Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily.

(adv.) Not chastely; wantonly.

Editor: Tess

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Editor: Tess

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