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Synonyms for lightly

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  1. With lightness

    delicately, airily, buoyantly, daintily, readily, gently, subtly, exquisitely, ethereally, mildly, softly, tenderly, carefully, leniently, tenuously, unsubstantially, effortlessly, nimbly, agilely, smoothly, blandly, sweetly, comfortably, restfully, peacefully, quietly, ripplingly, soaringly; see also easily 1, gracefully.

    Antonyms heavily*, ponderously, roughly.

  2. With indifference

    slightingly, carelessly, indifferently; see casually 2.

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