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lightly

//ˈlaɪtli//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

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Forms

Comparative
lightlier
Superlative
lightliest

Definitions

  1. 1.In a light manner.

    • As a teacher, I don't take rudeness in class lightly.

Frequency

Overall

Rare· #4257

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Rare
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

From Middle English lyghtly, liȝtliche, lihtliche

From Old English lēohtlīċe, equivalent to light + -ly.

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