Lightly Definition

lītlē
adverb
With little weight, pressure, or motion; gently.
Webster's New World
To a small degree or amount.
To spend lightly.
Webster's New World
Nimbly; deftly.
Webster's New World
Cheerfully; merrily.
Webster's New World
With little or no reason.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Lightly

  • light +"Ž -ly

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Lightly Sentence Examples

  • We didn't take this decision lightly!

  • He bent down and kissed her lightly on the lips.

  • The sacred is not to be approached lightly.

  • He reached out and touched her temple lightly.

  • He kissed her forehead lightly, marveling at the treasure he'd found when the world seemed ready to end.

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Words Starting With

LLILIG

Words Ending With

YLYTLY

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lightly

Words Starting With L and Ending With Y

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With L7 Letter Words Ending With Y