lightly

adverb

1. without good reason

- one cannot say such things lightly

2. with few burdens

- experienced travellers travel light

Similar word(s): light

3. with little weight or force

- she kissed him lightly on the forehead

Similar word(s): gently, softly

4. indulging with temperance

- we eat lightly in the morning

5. with indifference or without dejection

- he took it lightly

6. in a small quantity or extent

- apply paint lightly

Similar word(s): thinly

7. to a slight degree

- her speech is only lightly accented