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(adverb) with indifference or without dejection; "he took it lightly" |
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(adverb) indulging with temperance; "we eat lightly in the morning" |
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Antonyms: heavily |
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(adverb) to a slight degree; "her speech is only lightly accented" |
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(adverb) with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead" |
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Synonyms: gently, softly |
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(adverb) with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light" |
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Synonyms: light |
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(adverb) without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly" |
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(adverb) in a small quantity or extent; "spread the margarine thinly over the meat"; "apply paint lightly" |
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Synonyms: thinly |
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