Synonyms of lightly

lightly

adverb

ˈlīt-lē 

as in easily

without difficulty

you're not going to get off lightly if they catch you!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• easily
• smoothly
• effortlessly
• easy
• freely
• efficiently
• readily
• well
• painlessly
• handily
• facilely
• fluently
• without a hitch
• hands down
• instinctively
• skillfully
• in a breeze
• expertly
• deftly
• dexterously
• without ado
• competently
• adroitly
• ably
• masterfully
• no sweat
• adeptly
• proficiently
• spontaneously
• naturally
• intuitively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hardly
• strenuously
• laboriously
• arduously
• thoroughly
• clumsily
• awkwardly
• ineptly
• unskillfully
• painfully
• gracelessly
• meticulously
• painstakingly
• intensely
• diligently
• intently
• assiduously
• tirelessly
• mightily
• maladroitly
• industriously
• ham-handedly
• sedulously
• indefatigably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lightly

Finish by running your fingers through the curls to loosen them up, then lightly re-mist with a texturizing spray. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025

This portion of our interview is published below, lightly edited for brevity and clarity. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025

The below interview has been lightly edited for clarity. —Serge Selenou, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025

Nucci, the attorney, told Newsweek that many employers who opt for the H-1B or similar programs do not necessarily do it lightly, given that such applications cost thousands of dollars and often require months of waiting for approval. —Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025