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lightly
adverb as in gently, effortlessly
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Example Sentences
The best approach isn’t to go on a diet, which usually fails, but to eat more of the healthy foods you like: unsalted or lightly salted nuts, vegetables, fruits and fish.
A priest took the documents and lightly tapped them against the statue, which was swathed in flowers and tucked behind three doorways framed in gold leaf carvings of Hindu gods.
Mr. Fox has assembled a lightly amusing scrapbook of memories, suitable for a very short flight, aimed directly at devoted fans of “Back to the Future.”
“Those airports are lightly staffed at the best of times,” she said.
When asked about the unique warrant structure to the deal, Su called it “pretty innovative” and added, “I wouldn’t say it came lightly.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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