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Lightly

Lightly meaning

In a light manner.

Synonyms of Lightly

Example sentences (20)

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead for four minutes, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rest for 10 minutes in a lightly greased bowl.

If they see you talking about it openly and lightly, they take it lightly too.

Just as one should not lightly seek ordination, so also one should not lightly reject the authority of churches and leaders.

This is a choice Ohioans should not take lightly, and it is certainly not a choice we took lightly.

For example, lightly fingering the node found halfway down the highest string of a cello produces the same pitch as lightly fingering the node 1/3 of the way down the second highest string.

Add the baby onions or shallots to the pan and lightly brown them, adding a little more oil if you need it.

Add the onions and cook, stirring, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

After an hour of baking, or when the pie crust is lightly brown on the edges, take the pie out and let it cool.

Albuquerque city councilors who had their first chance to edit Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed zoning code overhaul wielded their red pens lightly this week, leaving the legislation’s highest-profile elements largely intact.

ALGG's recent capital spending history indicates it has continued to spend lightly on capital expenditures despite negative operating cash flow.

Although this moment should not be taken lightly and is to be celebrated, it might be a little premature to consider this a testament to racial equity in the NFL.

Among Nigerian women, fashion is not taken lightly; they are willing to invest even their limited resources to achieve an impeccable look.

And so she put the sword lightly on the shoulder, and I stood up and I said – thinking she was thinking, you know – I said, ‘Oh, I don’t know what to say to you…um…sorry?

And that result has only underlined McGinty's determination not to treat Friday's opponents lightly, even though Cumnock will go into the game as heavy favourites against opponents who play one level below the Townhead Park men.

And with the team chomping at the bit to get going again, head coach Williamson has warned not to take Forest Green lightly.

And yet, and yet… Abortion is seldom chosen lightly.

And yet even such a gauzy, allegedly two-dimensional film as “Catwalk” manages to hint, albeit lightly, at the internal conflict that seems to have plagued most models throughout history: a desire to be seen for more than just physical beauty.

Are we taking the lives of hundreds of people too lightly," wrote a Weibo user.

As such, it’s not to be taken lightly, and players should take the opportunity to prepare.

As the snow lays on the ground lightly, many people will understandably be worried about catching flights today.