lightly

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «с небольшим весом или силой» или «нежным, деликатным образом». Также может описывать действие, совершаемое без особой серьёзности или усилий.esAdverbio que significa «con poco peso o fuerza» o «de manera suave, delicada». También puede describir una acción realizada sin mucha seriedad o esfuerzo.frAdverbe signifiant « avec un poids ou une force faible » ou « d'une manière douce, délicate ». Peut aussi décrire une action faite sans grande sérieux ni effort.deAdverb, das bedeutet „mit geringem Gewicht oder geringer Kraft“ oder „sanft, zart“. Es kann auch eine Handlung beschreiben, die ohne besonderen Ernst oder Aufwand ausgeführt wird.ptAdvérbio que significa "com pouco peso ou força" ou "de maneira suave e delicada". Também pode descrever uma ação feita sem grande seriedade ou esforço.zh副词，表示“以很小的重量或力度”或“温柔、轻柔地”。也可表示做某事不认真、不费力或轻率地。arظرف يدل على القيام بالفعل بوزن أو قوة قليلة، أو بطريقة لطيفة رقيقة. كما يستعمل للدلالة على فعل شيء دون جدية أو بذل جهد كبير.

1. With little weight or force B1 formal

   In a way that uses little pressure or force.

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

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   Синонимы: delicatelyfaintlygentlymildly

   Антонимы: forcefullyhard

2. Without seriousness B2 formal

   In a casual or unserious manner.

   • 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.

   ruЛегкомысленноessin seriedadfrsans sérieuxdeLeichtfertigptLevementezh轻率地arبشكل غير جدي

   Синонимы: airilycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslynonchalantly

   Антонимы: gravelyseriouslysolemnly

3. In small amounts B1 formal

   In a way that involves a small amount or degree.

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

   ruСлегкаesEn pequeñas cantidadesfrEn petite quantitédeLeichtptLevementezh轻微地arبشكل طفيف

   Синонимы: minimallymoderatelyslightlysparinglythinly

   Антонимы: thickly

• more lightly comparative form
• most lightly superlative form