LIGHTLY


Meaning of LIGHTLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlīt-lē ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.