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 lightly lightly /ˈlaɪtli/

adverb

  1. () Without good reason  ( lightly )
    without good reason
     One cannot say such things lightly
    one cannot say such things lightly
  2. () With indifference or without dejection  ( lightly )
    with indifference or without dejection
     He took it lightly
    he took it lightly
  3. () Indulging with temperance  ( lightly )
    indulging with temperance
     We eat lightly in the morning
    we eat lightly in the morning
  4. () With little weight or force  ( lightly , gently , softly )
    with little weight or force
     She kissed him lightly on the forehead
    she kissed him lightly on the forehead
  5. () With few burdens  ( light , lightly )
    with few burdens
     Experienced travellers travel light
    experienced travellers travel light
  6. To a slight degree  ( lightly )
    to a slight degree
     Her speech is only lightly accented
    her speech is only lightly accented
  7. In a small quantity or extent  ( lightly , thinly )
    in a small quantity or extent
     Spread the margarine thinly over the meat
    spread the margarine thinly over the meat
     Apply paint lightly
    apply paint lightly