as in easily
without difficulty
you're not going to get off lightly if they catch you!
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Recent Examples of lightly
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and clings lightly to the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Bell, 44, also was just wearing a pair of blue knee socks, and her husband lightly censored the image by pasting a red square over her buttocks.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
His running shoes bounced lightly on the springy wood floorboards.
—Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
The result of all that labor is an incredibly juicy wing, lightly floured, fried to order and tossed in a sauce of your choice.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Bell, 44, also was just wearing a pair of blue knee socks, and her husband lightly censored the image by pasting a red square over her buttocks.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
His running shoes bounced lightly on the springy wood floorboards.
—Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
The result of all that labor is an incredibly juicy wing, lightly floured, fried to order and tossed in a sauce of your choice.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lightly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightly
Adverb
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But because of logistical complications, the requirement of capital investments and long-term contracts, Detroit Axle cannot easily move those operations to Michigan.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Things happen, our heroes react, a potentially world-ending crisis is easily averted and everything is wrapped up in time for dinner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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Go easy when bringing on the heat because their hot is very, very hot.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In a sweeping move set to transform travel in the Middle East, six Gulf countries have announced plans to implement a unified tourist visa, allowing visitors to move freely across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates under a single entry permit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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The towels and linens should have enough space to move freely for proper cleaning. Step 4: Add detergent—Pour your regular laundry detergent into the detergent dispenser or directly into the drum, following the amount recommended on the detergent bottle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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But one of the most intriguing aspects of the new model could be MLS’ ability to reach foreign audiences far more efficiently than in previous relationships with foreign cable networks.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Both of us want to do things as quickly and efficiently as possible.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Spelt 11 grams per cup cooked Known for its nutty, sweet favor, spelt is closely related to wheat and can readily serve as a substitute in most recipes.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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The picturesque port city embraces its past and readily shares it with visitors, though not in a way that feels like schoolwork.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Lightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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