lightly Definition and Meaning in English (lightly definition)

adverb
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Lightly definition: In a gentle or delicate manner; with little weight or force.

Definitions of Lightly

  1. 1adverb

    In a gentle or delicate manner; with little weight or force.

Example Sentences

“She touched his arm lightly to get his attention.”

“The snow fell lightly throughout the night.”

“He laughed lightly at the joke.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounlightness
adjectivelight
comparativelighter
superlativelightest

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Lightly definition: In a gentle or delicate manner; with little weight or force.
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'Lightly' translates to 'lightly' in English. Lightly definition: In a gentle or delicate manner; with little weight or force.
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