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lightly
adverb light·ly \ˈlīt-lē\
: with little weight or force
: without care or concern : in a way that is not serious
: in a quick and graceful way
Full Definition of LIGHTLY
: in a light manner: as a : with little weight or force : gently b : with indifference or carelessness : unconcernedly <the problem should not be passed over lightly — Shelly Halpern> c : with little difficulty : easily d : gaily, cheerfully e : in an agile manner : nimbly, swiftly <the cat leapt lightly onto the table> f : in a small degree or amount <lightly salted food>
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First Known Use of LIGHTLY
before 12th century
Related to LIGHTLY
- Synonyms
- easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, easily, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well
- Antonyms
- arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously
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