definition of
[lightly]

[1] #1 lightly r. without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly". wn

[2] #2 lightly r. [light] with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light". wn

[3] #3 lightly r. [softly, gently] with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead". wn

[4] #4 lightly r. indulging with temperance; "we eat lightly in the morning". wn

[5] #5 lightly r. with indifference or without dejection; "he took it lightly". wn