Emily Dickinson Lexicon

lightly (light), adv. [see light, n.]

1. Gayly; merrily; airily; heedlessly; without a care; [word play] gently; softly; [metaphor] brightly; with sparkles.
2. Effortlessly; easily; deliberately; weightlessly; with little impact; without imposing heavy pressure.
3. Softly; gently; delicately; without leaving deep footprints; [fig.] tenderly; thoughtfully; with sensitivity.
4. Nimbly; with agility; not heavily; [word play] quickly; without delay; without hesitation.
5. Unchastely; wantonly; immorally; dishonorably; disrespectfully; irresponsibly; in a careless manner; without regard for consequences.