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President Obama knows that wars are not to be entered into lightly; he knows that overseas conflicts don't only do damage in the land in which they are fought, but in the land of those who fight them, as well.
Lincoln Chafee

Meaning of "lightly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIGHTLY

lightly  [ˈlaɪtlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIGHTLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lightly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES LIGHTLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of lightly in the English dictionary

The first definition of lightly in the dictionary is in a gentle manner. Other definition of lightly is in a frivolous or capricious manner. Lightly is also only slightly; not highly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIGHTLY


brightly
ˈbraɪtlɪ
finitely
ˈfaɪnaɪtlɪ
forthrightly
ˈfɔːθˌraɪtlɪ
fortnightly
ˈfɔːtˌnaɪtlɪ
impolitely
ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtlɪ
knightly
ˈnaɪtlɪ
midnightly
ˈmɪdˌnaɪtlɪ
nightly
ˈnaɪtlɪ
outrightly
ˈaʊtraɪtlɪ
politely
pəˈlaɪtlɪ
rightly
ˈraɪtlɪ
sightly
ˈsaɪtlɪ
slightly
ˈslaɪtlɪ
sprightly
ˈspraɪtlɪ
tightly
ˈtaɪtlɪ
unpolitely
ˌʌnpəˈlaɪtlɪ
unsightly
ʌnˈsaɪtlɪ
uprightly
ˈʌpˌraɪtlɪ
Whiteley
ˈwaɪtlɪ
whitely
ˈwaɪtlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIGHTLY

lighthouse keeper
lighthouseman
lighting
lighting cameraman
lighting effects
lighting engineer
lighting fixture
lighting-up time
lightish
lightless
lightness
lightning
lightning arrester
lightning bug
lightning chess
lightning conductor
lightning rod
lightning strike
lightning stroke
lightplane

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIGHTLY

apparently
constantly
correctly
currently
directly
distraughtly
downrightly
exactly
frequently
honestly
lichtly
mostly
perfectly
recently
significantly
straightly
to get off lightly
tread lightly
unknightly
wightly

Synonyms and antonyms of lightly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LIGHTLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lightly» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lightly

Translation of «lightly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIGHTLY

Find out the translation of lightly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lightly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lightly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ligeramente
570 millions of speakers

English

lightly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हल्के से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بخفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

слегка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

levemente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আস্তে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

légèrement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ringan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軽く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가볍게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Entheng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhẹ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறிது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हलकेच
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hafifçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

leggermente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lekko
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

злегка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ușor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελαφρά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

liggies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lätt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lightly

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIGHTLY»

The term «lightly» is very widely used and occupies the 12.921 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIGHTLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lightly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lightly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lightly

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIGHTLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lightly.
1
Rodney Atkins
Where I'm fortunate and why I think I've thrived and survived, through the not having albums out every year-and-a-half, is not taking the songs lightly and trying to make sure I've got consistency.
2
Clive Barker
I don't take accusations of selling out lightly.
3
Gary Bauer
Enhanced interrogation is not to be considered lightly, but the use of enhanced interrogation techniques does not require moral people to abandon their beliefs. Rather, it is precisely during these difficult times that one's beliefs about life, justice and mercy become indispensible.
4
Margaret Beckett
I don't join or leave things lightly.
5
Drew Bledsoe
Playing in New England and the Boston area, the fans are so passionate about their sports if you don't play well, they'll let you know so I know it's not something that they take lightly.
6
David Josiah Brewer
Religion of any form is a sacred matter. It involves the relation of the individual to some Being believed to be infinitely supreme. It involves not merely character and life here, but destiny hereafter, and as such is not to be spoken of lightly or flippantly.
7
John Buchan
He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but because he felt deeply.
8
Lincoln Chafee
President Obama knows that wars are not to be entered into lightly; he knows that overseas conflicts don't only do damage in the land in which they are fought, but in the land of those who fight them, as well.
9
Stuart Chase
I find it difficult to believe that words have no meaning in themselves, hard as I try. Habits of a lifetime are not lightly thrown aside.
10
Joan Collins
Gone are the days when a gentleman lightly took your hand in his and brushed his lips across it, or tipped his hat to acknowledge you as he chivalrously stepped aside to let you pass.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIGHTLY»

Discover the use of lightly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lightly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-free ...
Praise for the work of Peter Larson "Larson presents a wealth of balanced info on the raging debate over proper running form and minimalist running shoes." —Erin Beresini, Outside Online “Peter Larson is both a scientist and a realist ...
Peter Larson, Bill Katovsky, 2012
2
Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail-building and Maintenance ...
For half a century, the Student Conservation Association(SCA) has inspired people of all ages to take part inprojects that enhance the environment.
Robert C. Birkby, 2005
3
Lightly Poached (Hebridean Tales 5) (Bello)
Like Lillian Beckwith’s other books about life in the Hebrides, Lightly Poached is packed with the enchanting and hilarious adventures of her island friends. ‘A beautiful book this, smelling of earth and sea, carrying the atmosphere of ...
Lillian Beckwith, 2012
4
Rest Lightly: An Anthology of Latin and Greek Tomb Inscriptions
-- Introduction with chapters on the Value of Tomb Inscriptions, the Underworld, the Study of Tomb Inscriptions, and Women and Children -- Edited text of thirty inscriptions -- Line drawings -- Notes and English translations -- Thirteen ...
Paul J. Shore, 1997
5
Treading Lightly: The Hidden Wisdom of the World's Oldest People
They reveal the hidden art of four-level storytelling, and discuss how the stories, and the way they were used, formed the basis for a sustainable society.
Karl-Erik Sveiby, Tex Skuthorpe, 2006
6
Walking Lightly
Being viewed by her peers as a little weird, Millie, a girl from an affluent family, helps her town cope after disaster strikes and her positive attitude and extreme resourcefulness helps everybody get through the difficult period.
Fleur Beale, Michaela Sangl, 2006
7
Tread Lightly: A Guide to Travelling Green in Australia
This is a good guide on deciding what to take, where to stay and how best to dispose of waste. It discusses eco-reosrts, energy use, water purification and travelling with pets, as well as how to stay safe and healthy while you travel.
Robin Elaine Stewart, 2005
8
Lightly Goes the Good News
Your heart will be lifted by the joy, hope, and humanity found within these delightful tales. Invite Andre Papineau into your life, and allow his innovative interpretations to transform the meaning of scripture for you.
Andre Papineau, 2002
9
Hope, Human and Wild: True Stories of Living Lightly on the ...
This edition features a new introduction that revisits these places and explores how they've changed over the years.
‎1995
10
Stepping Lightly: Simplicity for people and the planet
An eloquent, soulful and highly practical guide...
Mark A. Burch, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIGHTLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lightly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Don't take divorce lightly, Islamic professor tells PAS - The Rakyat Post
The issue of divorcing wives to fulfil a bai'ah (oath of allegiance) towards a political party should not be taken lightly as it involves the family ... «The Rakyat Post, Jul 15»
2
AAP Govt. corners Bassi, says Delhi Police taking stabbing case …
AAP Govt. corners Bassi, says Delhi Police taking stabbing case 'lightly'. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page ... «CanIndia News, Jul 15»
3
Shabba: We are not taking this lightly | Sport24
“We won't undermine Swallows. We won't take this game lightly. It's a tournament and we always want to win every tournament we compete in. «Sport24, Jul 15»
4
Tread lightly on regulation of short-term rentals, Ogden
We urge the Ogden City Council to tread lightly in their regulation of short-term rentals. If the Council passes an overly restrictive ordinance that ... «Standard-Examiner, Jul 15»
5
Gold Cup: US national team not taking Cuba lightly given event's …
BALTIMORE – This year's edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup has had its share of twists, turns and surprises. Far from the typical recipe in ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
6
Rabbitohs not out to take Jets lightly
But Westside captain Shane Konz is well aware his side can't take the Jets lightly after the two sides finished locked at 38-all last time they met ... «Daily Liberal, Jul 15»
7
Davis Cup: We can't take New Zealand lightly, says Somdev …
But Somdev, who is coming into the tie after a morale-boosting Challenger title win in the USA, said they cannot take the hosts lightly. «Mid-Day, Jul 15»
8
Lightly Roasted: It's all in the timing
When cancer hits someone you love, everything changes. Stay with me. This isn't a sentimental look at suffering or loss, or even an ... «KeepMEcurrent.com, Jul 15»
9
Treading Lightly: Mark Giordano's new contract
The league's best defenceman wants to get paid big bucks for a long time. How should the Flames respond? Tweet Share on Twitter Share ... «Matchsticks and Gasoline, Jul 15»
10
'Verdict can't be taken lightly'
Cricket IPL spot-fixing fall out : Gavaskar feels it's tough to imagine the league without Dhoni. Sunil Gavaskar. PTI File Photo. Former India ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»

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