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Synonyms for lightly
adv gently, effortlessly- casually
- delicately
- easily
- faintly
- freely
- gingerly
- mildly
- moderately
- quietly
- simply
- slightly
- softly
- sparsely
- subtly
- tenderly
- thinly
- agilely
- airily
- breezily
- carelessly
- daintily
- ethereally
- flippantly
- frivolously
- heedlessly
- indifferently
- leniently
- nimbly
- peacefully
- readily
- slightingly
- smoothly
- sparingly
- tenuously
- thoughtlessly
- timidly
- unsubstantially
- well
Antonyms for lightly
- difficultly
- roughly
- uncarefully
- effortfully
- heavily
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
More words related to lightly
delicately
adverb. carefully
easily
adverb. without difficulty
- calmly
- comfortably
- competently
- conveniently
- coolly
- dexterously
- efficiently
- effortlessly
- evenly
- facilely
- fluently
- freely
- hand over fist
- handily
- hands down
- just like that
- lightly
- like nothing
- no sweat
- nothing to it
- piece of cake
- plainly
- quickly
- readily
- regularly
- simply
- smoothly
- steadily
- surely
- swimmingly
- uncomplicatedly
- well
- with ease
- with no effort
- without a hitch
- without trouble
freely
adverb. easily, smoothly done
happily
adverb. with joy, pleasure
- agreeably
- blissfully
- blithely
- brightly
- buoyantly
- cheerfully
- contentedly
- delightedly
- delightfully
- devotedly
- elatedly
- enthusiastically
- exhilaratingly
- exultantly
- freely
- gaily
- gladly
- gleefully
- graciously
- heartily
- hilariously
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- laughingly
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- lovingly
- merrily
- optimistically
- peacefully
- playfully
- sincerely
- smilingly
- sportively
- vivaciously
- willingly
- with relish
- with zeal
- zestfully
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.