lightly
adverb
[ ˈlʌɪtli ]
• gently, delicately or softly.
• "she placed her hand lightly on my shoulder"
Similar:
softly,
gently,
faintly,
delicately,
gingerly,
timidly,
sparingly,
slightly,
sparsely,
moderately,
thinly,
without severe punishment,
easily,
leniently,
mildly,
carelessly,
airily,
readily,
heedlessly,
without consideration,
uncaringly,
indifferently,
unthinkingly,
thoughtlessly,
flippantly,
facilely,
breezily,
frivolously,
light-heartedly,
gaily,
blithely,
nonchalantly,
cheerfully,
• in relatively small amounts or in low density; sparingly.
• "it was snowing lightly"
• in a way that is not serious or solemn; carelessly.
• "it is not something that should be taken lightly"
• without severe punishment; leniently.
• "some people are let off lightly"
