Synonyms for lightly
ˈlaɪt lilight·ly

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1. lightlyadverb

   without good reason

   "one cannot say such things lightly"

   Synonyms:
   thinly, gently, softly, light

   Antonyms:
   heavily, hard, intemperately

2. lightly, lightadverb

   with few burdens

   "experienced travellers travel light"

   Synonyms:
   thinly, gently, softly, light

   Antonyms:
   heavily, hard, intemperately

3. lightly, softly, gentlyadverb

   with little weight or force

   "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

   Synonyms:
   quietly, gently, thinly, piano, softly, light, mildly

   Antonyms:
   hard, intemperately, heavily

4. lightlyadverb

   indulging with temperance

   "we eat lightly in the morning"

   Synonyms:
   thinly, gently, softly, light

   Antonyms:
   heavily, intemperately, hard

5. lightlyadverb

   with indifference or without dejection

   "he took it lightly"

   Synonyms:
   thinly, gently, softly, light

   Antonyms:
   hard, heavily, intemperately

6. thinly, lightlyadverb

   in a small quantity or extent

   "spread the margarine thinly over the meat"; "apply paint lightly"

   Synonyms:
   gently, thinly, thin, softly, light

   Antonyms:
   intemperately, hard, heavily

7. lightlyadverb

   to a slight degree

   "her speech is only lightly accented"

   Synonyms:
   thinly, gently, softly, light

   Antonyms:
   heavily, intemperately, hard

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1. List of paraphrases for "lightly":

   slightly, contemptibly, cavalierly, casually, frivolously, loosely, easily, gently, marginally, superficially, recklessly

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1. Bob Forbes:

   It looked lethargic when I approached, i touched it lightly and it started to move.

2. Merrick Garland:

   First, I personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter, second, the department does not take such a decision lightly.

3. Justin Lehmiller:

   I found that most people who acted on their fantasies reported that the experience was at least as good -- if not better -- than they were expecting and said that it improved their relationship, but it isn't something you want to leap into or take lightly.

4. Jennifer Matter:

   We had a really difficult decision to make, and believe me, that decision was not taken lightly on whether or not we would authorize a strike, because no one wants to strike. It's not something that people just choose but Seattle Public Schools has given us no choice because, again, we can't go back to the way things have been we need to fight for something better.

5. Dorothy Parker:

   This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.