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