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   lightly

   /ˈlʌɪtli/

   adverb

   • 1. gently, delicately or softly: "she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder" Similar softlygentlyfaintlydelicatelygingerlytimidlysparinglyslightlysparselymoderatelysoftlythinlydelicatelywithout severe punishmenteasilylenientlymildlycarelesslyairilyreadilyheedlesslywithout considerationuncaringlyindifferentlyunthinkinglythoughtlesslyflippantlyfacilelybreezilyfrivolouslylight-heartedlygailyblithelynonchalantlycheerfullyOpposite hardheavilyintenselyabundantlyseverelyseriously
   • 2. in relatively small amounts or in low density; sparingly: "it was snowing lightly"
   • 3. in a way that is not serious or solemn; carelessly: "it is not something that should be taken lightly"
   • 4. without severe punishment; leniently: "some people are let off lightly"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIGHTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIGHTLY definition: 1. gently: 2. to only a small degree: 3. If food is lightly cooked, it is cooked for only a short…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lightlyLightly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LIGHTLY is in a light manner. How to use lightly in a sentence. in a light manner: such as; with little weight or force : gently; with indifference or carelessness : unconcernedly…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIGHTLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LIGHTLY meaning: 1. gently: 2. to only a small degree: 3. If food is lightly cooked, it is cooked for only a short…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlightly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to a small degree; not much. It began to snow lightly. She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her). I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). in a way that sounds as though you are not particularly worried or interested synonym nonchalantly. ‘I'll be all right,’ he said lightly.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › lightlyLightly - definition of lightly by The Free Dictionary

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   adv. 1. with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently. 2. to only a small amount or degree; slightly: lightly fried eggs. 3. nimbly; quickly. 4. with a lack of concern; indifferently. 5. cheerfully; without complaining: to take bad news lightly.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › lightly_advlightly, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   What does the adverb lightly mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb lightly , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIGHTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. with little weight, pressure, or motion; gently. 2. to a small degree or amount. to spend lightly. 3. nimbly; deftly. 4. cheerfully; merrily. 5. a. with indifference or neglect. b. so as to slight. 6. with little or no reason. 7. with little or no punishment. to let someone off lightly. 8. Rare. with ease; readily.