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Definition lightly in British English

lightly adverb

adverb
/ˈlaɪtli/
1

without using much force or pressure

Example

Her hands rested lightly on his shoulders.

Synonyms and related words
strong heavy mightily
2

in a way that shows you think something is not important or serious

Example

'Was it something I said?' she asked lightly.

Synonyms and related words
funny humorous playful
2.1

without considering something carefully and seriously

Example

The decision was not taken lightly.

Example

Our objections should not be dismissed so lightly.

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shallow foolish mindless
3

in small amounts, or using only a small amount of something

Example

Lightly grease a cake tin.

Example

Snow fell lightly on the rooftops.

Synonyms and related words
little few slight
4

cooked for a short time

Example

a lightly boiled egg

Synonyms and related words
al dente au naturel battered
5

if you sleep lightly, you wake up very easily

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broken deep dreamless
6

in a graceful way

Example

She stepped lightly over the boxes.

Synonyms and related words
graceful smooth fluid
Definition lightly in British English