Definition of lightly

You can enter up to 15 letters and use up to 2 wildcards in the search. Use question mark (?) for wildcard searches.
Word Finders
Word Lists

Scrabble & Words with friends points

  • lightly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • lightly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • lightly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of lightly

  • in a small quantity or extent (adverb)

    Examples

    1. apply paint lightly

    Synonyms

    1. thinly
  • with few burdens (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. light
  • with little weight or force (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she kissed him lightly on the forehead

    Synonyms

    1. gently
    2. softly
  • indulging with temperance ()

    Examples

    1. we eat lightly in the morning
  • without good reason ()

    Examples

    1. one cannot say such things lightly
  • with indifference or without dejection ()

    Examples

    1. he took it lightly
  • to a slight degree ()

    Examples

    1. her speech is only lightly accented

See definition of lightly in Merriam Webster