Definition of lightly

• adv. - With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly.
• adv. - Swiftly; nimbly; with agility.
• adv. - Without deep impression.
• adv. - In a small degree; slightly; not severely.
• adv. - With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily.
• adv. - Without reason, or for reasons of little weight.
• adv. - Commonly; usually.
• adv. - Without dejection; cheerfully.
• adv. - Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily.
• adv. - Not chastely; wantonly.