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Lightly

🔄 Synonyms of "Lightly"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
lightnoun(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
gentlyWithout strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
softlyIn a soft manner; gently.
thinlyIn a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.

↔️ Antonyms of "Lightly"

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WordDefinition
hardnoun(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
heavilyTo a considerable degree, to a great extent.
intemperatelyIn an intemperate manner.
thicklyIn a thick manner.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lightly"

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WordDefinition
softlyIn a soft manner; gently.
gentlyWithout strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
thinlyIn a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.
lightCarrying little.
gliblyIn a glib manner.
slightly(degree) To a small extent or degree.
mildlyTo a mild degree; slightly.
superficiallyIn a superficial manner; shallowly.
slowly(manner) At a slow pace.
littleNot much.
marginallyIn a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.
moderatelyTo a moderate extent or degree.
frivolouslyIn a frivolous manner
somewhatTo a limited extent or degree; not completely.
minimallyIn a minimal way; to the least extent.
modestlyIn a modest manner; with humility.
easyIn a relaxed or casual manner.
sparselyIn a scattered or sparse manner; widely apart; thinly.
cynicallyin a cynical manner
weaklyWith little strength or force.

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