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Vocabulary Entry
lightly
|adverb • adjective
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A
adverb
In a gentle or delicate manner.
Example Sentences
"She lightly brushed the dust off the shelf."
"The leaves fell lightly to the ground."
"He spoke lightly to avoid making her upset."
A
adjective
Not heavy; having little weight.
Example Sentences
"The lightly packed suitcase was easy to carry."
"I prefer wearing lightly layered clothing in summer."
"The lightly toasted bread had a nice crunch."