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   light·ly

   /ˈlītlē/

   adverb

   • 1. gently, delicately or softly: "she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder" Similar softlygentlyfaintlydelicatelygingerlytimidlysparinglyslightlysparselymoderatelysoftlythinlydelicatelywithout severe punishmenteasilylenientlymildlycarelesslyairilyreadilyheedlesslywithout considerationuncaringlyindifferentlyunthinkinglythoughtlesslyflippantlyfacilelybreezilyfrivolouslylight-heartedlygailyblithelynonchalantlycheerfullyOpposite hardheavilyintenselyabundantlyseverelyseriously
   • 2. in relatively small amounts or in low density; sparingly: "it was snowing lightly"
   • 3. in a way that is not serious or solemn; carelessly: "it is not something that should be taken lightly"
   • 4. without severe punishment; leniently: "some people are let off lightly"

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • G

     2

   • H

     4

   • T

     1

   • L

     1

   • Y

     4

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