Main Entry:

light·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈlīt-lē\

Function:

adverb

Date:

before 12th century

: in a light manner: as a: with little weight or force : gently b: with indifference or carelessness : unconcernedly <the problem should not be passed over lightly — Shelly Halpern> c: with little difficulty : easily d: gaily, cheerfully e: in an agile manner : nimbly, swiftly <the cat leapt lightly onto the table> f: in a small degree or amount <lightly salted food>