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lightly Definition

lightly (līt′lē)

adverb

  1. with little weight, pressure, or motion; gently
  2. to a small degree or amount to spend lightly
  3. nimbly; deftly
  4. cheerfully; merrily
    1. with indifference or neglect
    2. so as to slight
  6. with little or no reason
  7. with little or no punishment to let someone off lightly
  8. Now Rare with ease; readily

lightly Synonyms

lightly

modif.

  1. With lightness

    delicately, airily, buoyantly, daintily, readily, gently, subtly, exquisitely, ethereally, mildly, softly, tenderly, carefully, leniently, tenuously, unsubstantially, effortlessly, nimbly, agilely, smoothly, blandly, sweetly, comfortably, restfully, peacefully, quietly, ripplingly, soaringly; see also easily 1, gracefully.

    Antonyms heavily*, ponderously, roughly.

  2. With indifference

    slightingly, carelessly, indifferently; see casually 2.