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Definition of Lightly
1. Adverb. Without good reason. "One cannot say such things lightly"
Partainyms: Light
2. Adverb. With few burdens. "Experienced travellers travel light"
3. Adverb. With little weight or force. "She kissed him lightly on the forehead"
4. Adverb. Indulging with temperance. "We eat lightly in the morning"
5. Adverb. With indifference or without dejection. "He took it lightly"
Partainyms: Light
6. Adverb. In a small quantity or extent. "Apply paint lightly"
7. Adverb. To a slight degree. "Her speech is only lightly accented"
Partainyms: Light
Definition of Lightly
1. adv. With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly.
Definition of Lightly
1. Adverb. In a light manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lightly
1. to a moderate degree [adv]