Definition for Light (-ly)

light (-ly), adv. [see light, n.]

  1. Gayly, airily, without heed or care.
  2. With little weight.
  3. Without deep impression, softly.
  4. Nimbly, with agility; not heavily or tardily.
  5. Not chastely, wantonly.

Return to page 15 of the letter “l”.