lightly

• ظرف يدل على القيام بالفعل بوزن أو قوة قليلة، أو بطريقة لطيفة رقيقة. كما يستعمل للدلالة على فعل شيء دون جدية أو بذل جهد كبير.

An adverb meaning "with little weight or force" or "in a gentle, delicate manner." It can also describe doing something with little seriousness or without much effort.

1. With little weight or forceB1formal

   In a way that uses little pressure or force.

   بِرِفْق

   • She touched his arm lightly.
   • He tapped the table lightly with his fingers.
   • The snow fell lightly on the ground.

   المرادفاتdelicatelyfaintlygentlymildly

   الأضدادforcefullyhard

2. Without seriousnessB2formal

   In a casual or unserious manner.

   بشكل غير جدي

   • He took the criticism lightly and didn't get upset.
   • She spoke lightly about the difficult situation.
   • Don't take this matter lightly; it's very important.

   المرادفاتairilycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslynonchalantly

   الأضدادgravelyseriouslysolemnly

3. In small amountsB1formal

   In a way that involves a small amount or degree.

   بشكل طفيف

   • Season the dish lightly with salt and pepper.
   • The rain fell lightly throughout the day.
   • She applied the makeup lightly to her face.

   المرادفاتminimallymoderatelyslightlysparinglythinly

   الأضدادthickly