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lightly
light·ly [ ltlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. with little force: without exerting much pressure, force, or weight
2. sparingly: in small or sparing amounts
3. with levity: without seriousness
4. gracefully: in an easy graceful way
[Pre-12th century. <light2]
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