lightly
Meaning
In a light manner.
Synonyms
without difficulty
not seriously
in a drizzle
nice and cool
with complete unconcern
rub eye
disparage
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlaɪtli/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English lyghtly, liȝtliche, lihtliche, from Old English lēohtlīċe, equivalent to light + -ly.
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