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lightly /ˈlaɪtli/  

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  • adverb
    [more ~; most ~] :in a light manner: such as
    with little weight or force
    The rain fell lightly [=softly] on the roof.
    She touched his hand lightly. [=gently]
    The recipe says that you should beat the eggs lightly. [=gently]
    without care or concern :in a way that is not serious
    He talks lightly about the problems he's been having at work.
    This is a problem that should not be taken lightly. [=this is a problem that should be treated seriously]
    in a quick and graceful way
    She moved lightly across the room.
    in a small amount :to a small degree or extent
    lightly [=slightly] salted/roasted peanuts
    lightly buttered toast
    These vegetables can be eaten either raw or lightly cooked.
    a lightly populated area
    Our troops were armed too lightly to take on the heavily armed invaders.
    in a way that is not as harsh or severe as it could or should be
    Considering the harm he did, he's gotten off lightly with only a warning.
    The judge let her off lightly with a short sentence.