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lightly


adverb
1. without good reason (Freq. 4)
- one cannot say such things lightly
Derived from adjective:
light
2. with few burdens (Freq. 2)
- experienced travellers travel light
Syn:
light
Derived from adjective:
light
3. with little weight or force (Freq. 2)
- she kissed him lightly on the forehead
Syn:
softly, gently
Derived from adjective:
gentle (for: gently)
4. indulging with temperance (Freq. 2)
- we eat lightly in the morning
Ant:
heavily
Derived from adjective:
light
5. with indifference or without dejection (Freq. 2)
- he took it lightly
Derived from adjective:
light
6. in a small quantity or extent
- spread the margarine thinly over the meat
- apply paint lightly
Syn:
thinly
Ant:
thickly (for: thinly)
Derived from adjective:
thin (for: thinly)
7. to a slight degree
- her speech is only lightly accented
Derived from adjective:
light

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