lightly
/lˈaɪtli/
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Definitions
Adverb
without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly"
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with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"
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with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
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indulging with temperance; "we eat lightly in the morning"
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with indifference or without dejection; "he took it lightly"
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in a small quantity or extent; "spread the margarine thinly over the meat"; "apply paint lightly"
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to a slight degree; "her speech is only lightly accented"