Lichtly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Lichtly is an adverb meaning (Scotland) lightly; gently or without great force.
Meaning
(Scotland) lightly; gently or without great force.
More Meanings
- (Scotland) In a manner that is not serious.
- (Scotland) To slight; to treat contemptuously or without seriousness.
Example Sentences
“Dinna speak sae lichtly, Thamas," remonstrated his wife. “
Weel, time gaed by: and the idler sort commenced to think mair lichtly o' that black business.
Saft in his arms he caught her up, Winsome Annie Ramsay. An' swang her lichtly to the croup, Winsome Annie Ramsay.
This is nae change-hoose, John Munro, And ye needna come nae mair: Ye crookit yer mou', and lichtlied me, Last Wednesday, at the fair."
Word Forms
- lichtlies
- lichtlying
- lichtlied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lighty, light-handedly, gently, light-handed, palely, lightly.
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