Meaning & Definition of Lightly in English

1. Without good reason

• "One cannot say such things lightly"

2. With few burdens

• "Experienced travellers travel light"

3. With little weight or force

• "She kissed him lightly on the forehead"

4. Indulging with temperance

• "We eat lightly in the morning"

5. With indifference or without dejection

• "He took it lightly"

6. In a small quantity or extent

• "Spread the margarine thinly over the meat"

• "Apply paint lightly"

7. To a slight degree

• "Her speech is only lightly accented"