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