Lightly

Pronunciation

Origin

light + -ly

Full definition of lightly

Adverb

1. In a light manner.
   As a teacher, I don't take rudeness in class lightly.
• 1907, Robert Chambers, The Younger Set Chapter 8, “I never understood it,” she observed, lightly scornful. “What occult meaning has a sun-dial for a spooney ? I’m sure I don't want to read riddles into a strange gentleman’s optics.”

Derived terms

• take lightly