adv.
Pronunciation: ' l ī t-l ē
Function: adverb
Date: before 12th century
: in a light manner: as a : with little weight or force : GENTLY b : with indifference or carelessness : UNCONCERNEDLY <the problem should not be passed over lightly ― Shelly Halpern> c : with little difficulty : EASILY d : GAILY , CHEERFULLY e : in an agile manner : NIMBLY , SWIFTLY <the cat leapt lightly onto the table> f : in a small degree or amount < lightly salted food>