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Adverb(1) (2) without good reason(3) with few burdens(4) with little weight or force(5) indulging with temperance(6) with indifference or without dejection(7) in a small quantity or extent(8) to a slight degree(9) gently(10) effortlessly

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(1) it is not something that should be taken lightly(2) Spoon the batter into a preheated, lightly greased griddle or frying pan.(3) Around the front door was a jumble of wild roses and he went up the path and knocked lightly .(4) William was too caught up in the lively creature, whose well-manicured hands flew lightly over the keys.(5) These 5 subjects were placed in the lightly exposed group, yielding a total of 11 subjects who were lightly exposed to tobacco smoke.(6) it was snowing lightly(7) Liz reaches up and lightly shuts Jason's jaw.(8) All three facilities, built by the Soviet Union, have been in mothballs or lightly used in recent years.(9) she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder(10) Darcy raised a hand to brush her face lightly .(11) Sarah repeats the knock, less lightly .(12) Crush and add the garlic along with the grated ginger and stir fry for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.(13) some people are let off lightly(14) she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder(15) some people are let off lightly(16) Starting at the ceiling, lightly press the tape into the corner.
Related Words
(1) tread lightly
(2) touch lightly
(3) treat lightly
Synonyms
Adverb
5. light


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

would be to tread lightly.

would be to tread LIGHTLY.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9


Starting to watch a television show that might
run for years isn't a decision to take lightly.

Starting to watch a television show that might run for years isn't a decision to take LIGHTLY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 24


l don't wanna hear about the police.
l do not say that lightly.

l don't wanna hear about the police. l do not say that LIGHTLY.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 6


-(DOOR OPENS)
-(AMY CHUCKLES LIGHTLY)

-(DOOR OPENS) -(AMY CHUCKLES LIGHTLY)

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 11


I just wear the appropriate sun block
because I don't take melanoma lightly.

I just wear the appropriate sun block because I don't take melanoma LIGHTLY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 11


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