English dictionary
lightly
adverbPronunciation
ˈlaɪtli
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adverb
- with indifference or without dejection
adverb
- indulging with temperance
adverb
- to a slight degree
adverb
- with little weight or force
adverb
- with few burdens
adverb
- in a small quantity or extent
adverb
- without good reason
Example sentences
he took it lightly
we eat lightly in the morning
her speech is only lightly accented
she kissed him lightly on the forehead
experienced travellers travel light
spread the margarine thinly over the meat
apply paint lightly
one cannot say such things lightly