lightly

Definition

  • adverb: in a light manner
  • adverb: in a 'light' manner
  • synonyms: swiftly, nimbly, slightly

Examples

  • This is a problem that should not be 'taken lightly'. [=this is a problem that should be treated seriously]

  • Considering the harm he did, he's 'gotten off lightly' with only a warning.

  • Our troops were armed too 'lightly' to take on the heavily armed invaders.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...nor fail to reward that which is given. Fealty with love. Valor with honor. Disloyalty with vengeance. I do not think we should so lightly abandon the outer defenses... ...defenses that your brother long held intact. - What would you have me do? - I will not yield... (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King