What does lightly mean?
Lightly means In a light manner..
Lightly
/ˈlaɪtli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a light manner..
Example Sentences
As a teacher, I don't take rudeness in class lightly.
Elbows almost touching they leaned at ease, idly reading the almost obliterated lines engraved there. ¶ "I never understood it," she observed, lightly scornful. "What occult meaning has a sun-dial for the spooney? I'm sure I don't want to read riddles in a strange gentleman's optics."
In the Southern Region of British Railways, most of the damage was caused by earthslips which blocked one or both roads. Obstructions occurred at 21 places in the London Eastern District, and at 18 places in London Central District. On the other hand, the London Western District escaped comparatively lightly.
Synonyms for lightly
Antonyms for lightly
Related Words
Word Forms
- lightlier
- more lightly
- lightliest
- most lightly
- lighty
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lightly?
Common synonyms include light, gently, softly, thinly.
What is the opposite of lightly?
Possible antonyms include hard, heavily, intemperately, thickly.
How do you use lightly in a sentence?
As a teacher, I don't take rudeness in class lightly.
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