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