lightly
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(r) without good reason
- one cannot say such things lightly
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(r) with few burdens
- experienced travellers travel light
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(r) with little weight or force
- she kissed him lightly on the forehead
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(r) indulging with temperance
- we eat lightly in the morning
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(r) with indifference or without dejection
- he took it lightly
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(r) in a small quantity or extent
- spread the margarine thinly over the meat
- apply paint lightly
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(r) to a slight degree
- her speech is only lightly accented