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- Dictionarylightly/ˈlʌɪtli/
adverb
- 1. gently, delicately or softly: "she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder" Similar Opposite
- 2. in relatively small amounts or in low density; sparingly: "it was snowing lightly"
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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.
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…
Lightly definition: with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently. See examples of LIGHTLY used in a sentence.
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.
LIGHTLY definition: with little weight, pressure, or motion; gently | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
Definition of lightly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If something is not said or treated lightly, it is said or treated in a serious way, after great thought: Accusations like these from a top minister are not made lightly. See more. lightly worn approving. not trying to attract too much attention or admiration; not being too serious about something:
to think carefully about something before you do it, knowing that it is serious: It's not a decision that I take lightly. get off lightly ( also UK escape lightly) to have less trouble or punishment than you expected. (Definition of lightly from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
LIGHTLY definition: with little weight, pressure, or motion; gently | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English.
gently, delicately or softly: . Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
