meaning of lightly
1. With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly.
2. Swiftly; nimbly; with agility.
3. Without deep impression.
4. In a small degree; slightly; not severely.
5. With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily.
6. Without reason, or for reasons of little weight.
7. Commonly; usually.
8. Without dejection; cheerfully.
9. Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily.
10. Not chastely; wantonly.
11. to a slight degree; "her speech is only lightly
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Related Words
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