Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Lightly (light)
light (-ed, lit)lightning (-'s)
lightly (light), adv. [see light, n.]
- Gayly; merrily; airily; heedlessly; without a care; [word play] gently; softly; [metaphor] brightly; with sparkles.
- Effortlessly; easily; deliberately; weightlessly; with little impact; without imposing heavy pressure.
- Softly; gently; delicately; without leaving deep footprints; [fig.] tenderly; thoughtfully; with sensitivity.
- Nimbly; with agility; not heavily; [word play] quickly; without delay; without hesitation.
- Unchastely; wantonly; immorally; dishonorably; disrespectfully; irresponsibly; in a careless manner; without regard for consequences.
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