Lightly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฌ๏ธ
lightly
[ หlaษชtli ]
in a gentle or delicate manner
In a gentle or delicate manner, without putting much pressure or force. It can also refer to something done with ease or without much difficulty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She lightly touched his shoulder to get his attention.
- He lightly jogged around the park for his morning exercise.
- The fabric was so soft, it floated lightly in the breeze.
not heavily or firmly fixed in place
Not heavily or firmly fixed in place, easily movable. It can also describe something that is not dense or weighty.
Synonyms
lightly built, loosely, softly.
Examples of usage
- The curtains were made of a lightly woven fabric.
- She wore a lightly colored dress to the party.
- He carried the box lightly, as if it were empty.
a light beer or wine
A light beer or wine, often chosen for its lower alcohol content or calorie count. It can also refer to a beverage that is not strong or heavy in taste.
Synonyms
low-alcohol, low-calorie.
Examples of usage
- She ordered a lightly brewed beer at the bar.
- The restaurant offered a selection of lightly wines for those watching their calorie intake.
Translations
Translations of the word "lightly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น levemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฒเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช leicht
๐ฎ๐ฉ ringan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะตะณะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lekko
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปฝใ (karuku)
๐ซ๐ท lรฉgรจrement
๐ช๐ธ ligeramente
๐น๐ท hafifรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ณ๊ฒ (gabyeopge)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎููุฉ (bikhifa)
๐จ๐ฟ lehce
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพahko
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝป่ฝปๅฐ (qฤซngqฤซng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ rahlo
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฉtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแฃแแฃแฅแแ (msubuแธณad)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yรผngรผlcษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ligeramente
Etymology
The word 'lightly' originates from the Middle English word 'lightly', which means 'not heavily'. It has been used since the 13th century to describe actions or objects that are not firmly fixed, gentle, or delicate. Over time, 'lightly' has evolved to also describe things that are easy or effortless. It is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to convey a sense of lightness or ease.
See also: enlighten, highlight, light, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedly, lightheartedness, lighting, lightness, lightweight, relight.