English to English
adverb
- without good reason
One cannot say such things lightly.
source: WordNet 3.0
- with few burdens
Experienced travellers travel light.
source: WordNet 3.0
- with little weight or force
She kissed him lightly on the forehead.
source: WordNet 3.0
- indulging with temperance
We eat lightly in the morning.
source: WordNet 3.0
- with indifference or without dejection
He took it lightly.
source: WordNet 3.0
- in a small quantity or extent
Spread the margarine thinly over the meat.
Apply paint lightly.
source: WordNet 3.0
- to a slight degree
Her speech is only lightly accented.
source: WordNet 3.0
- With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly.
source: Webster 1913
