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lightly

/ˈlaɪtli/

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adverb

[more ~; most ~] :in a light manner: such as

with little weight or force

The rain fell lightly [=softly] on the roof.

She touched his hand lightly. [=gently]

The recipe says that you should beat the eggs lightly. [=gently]

without care or concern :in a way that is not serious

He talks lightly about the problems he's been having at work.

This is a problem that should not be taken lightly. [=this is a problem that should be treated seriously]

in a quick and graceful way

She moved lightly across the room.

in a small amount :to a small degree or extent

lightly [=slightly] salted/roasted peanuts

lightly buttered toast

These vegetables can be eaten either raw or lightly cooked.

a lightly populated area

Our troops were armed too lightly to take on the heavily armed invaders.

in a way that is not as harsh or severe as it could or should be

Considering the harm he did, he's gotten off lightly with only a warning.

The judge let her off lightly with a short sentence.