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Synonyms & Antonyms of lightly
without difficulty
- you're not going to get off lightly if they catch you!
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Phrases Synonymous with lightly
- in a breeze,
- no sweat
- [slang],
- without ado,
- without a hitch
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The first known use of lightly was before the 12th century
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