LookItUplightly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪtli/
lightly means: Gently, with little pressure or force.
adverb
GENTLYB1
Gently, with little pressure or force.
- She touched my arm lightly.
- He tapped lightly on the door.
- The bird landed lightly on the branch.
WITHOUT SERIOUSNESSB2
Without treating something as serious or important.
- Do not take this warning lightly.
- She spoke lightly about her mistakes.
- They had treated the risks too lightly.
SMALL AMOUNTB1
In a small amount or with only a thin covering.
- It was raining lightly.
- Lightly grease the pan before adding the mixture.
- The hills were lightly covered with snow.
Questions about lightly
What does lightly mean?
Gently, with little pressure or force.
What is lightly in other languages?
Türkçe: hafifçe · Español: suavemente · Français: légèrement · Deutsch: leicht · Italiano: leggermente · 日本語: 軽く
How do you pronounce lightly?
It is pronounced /ˈlaɪtli/.
How do you use lightly in a sentence?
She touched my arm lightly. He tapped lightly on the door.
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