lightly

/ˈlaɪtli/
/ˈlaɪtli/
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Definitions of lightly
  1. adverb
    with little weight or force
    “she kissed him lightly on the forehead”
    synonyms: gently, softly
  2. adverb
    to a slight degree
    “her speech is only lightly accented”
  3. adverb
    in a small quantity or extent
    “apply paint lightly”
    synonyms: thinly
  4. adverb
    with few burdens
    synonyms: light
  5. adverb
    indulging with temperance
    “we eat lightly in the morning”
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    antonyms:
    heavily
    indulging excessively
  6. adverb
    with indifference or without dejection
    “he took it lightly”
  7. adverb
    without good reason
    “one cannot say such things lightly”
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/ˈlaɪtli/
UK
/ˈlaɪtli/
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