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lightly

  • /ˈlaɪtli/

Rhymes with -aɪtli

Where it comes from

From Middle English lyghtly, liȝtliche, lihtliche, from Old English lēohtlīċe, equivalent to light + -ly.

adverb lightlier · more lightly · lightliest · most lightly · lighty

  1. In a light manner. As a teacher, I don't take rudeness in class lightly.

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