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lightly
lightly
/ˈlaɪtli/
adverb
(
)
Without good reason
(
lightly
)
without good reason
One cannot say such things lightly
one cannot say such things lightly
(
)
With indifference or without dejection
(
lightly
)
with indifference or without dejection
He took it lightly
he took it lightly
(
)
Indulging with temperance
(
lightly
)
indulging with temperance
We eat lightly in the morning
we eat lightly in the morning
(
)
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
(
)
With few burdens
(
light
,
lightly
)
with few burdens
Experienced travellers travel light
experienced travellers travel light
To a slight degree
(
lightly
)
to a slight degree
Her speech is only lightly accented
her speech is only lightly accented
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
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