248 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ lˈa͡ɪtli], [ lˈa‍ɪtli], [ l_ˈaɪ_t_l_i]

Similar words for lightly:

• other relevant words (adjective)
• freely (adverb)
• other relevant words (adverb)
• all (adverb)
• delicately (adverb)
• easily (adverb)
• freely (adverb)
• happily (adverb)
• hastily (adverb)
• lightly (adverb)
• mildly (adverb)
• readily (adverb)
• tenderly (adverb)
• lightly (noun)
• other synonyms
• a little
• vaguely

Paraphrases for lightly

Homophones for lightly

Synonyms for Lightly:

• adj.

  • Other relevant words: (adjective)
  • casually,
  • easily.

• adv

  • freely (adverb)
  • openhandedly.
  • Other relevant words: (adverb)
  • fastidiously,
  • to some extent,
  • blithely,
  • elegantly,
  • dexterously,
  • buoyantly,
  • exquisitely,
  • lightheartedly,
  • deftly,
  • uncomplicatedly,
  • joyfully,
  • coolly,
  • straight away,
  • subtly,
  • blandly,
  • with ease,
  • fluently,
  • effortlessly,
  • no sweat,
  • without hesitation,
  • inappreciably,
  • at once,
  • daintily,
  • contentedly,
  • conveniently,
  • unhesitatingly,
  • without demur,
  • blissfully,
  • with no effort,
  • without difficulty,
  • without a hitch,
  • delightfully,
  • scarcely any,
  • zestfully,
  • delightedly,
  • without trouble,
  • sensitively,
  • exhilaratingly,
  • in no time,
  • in a jiffy,
  • playfully,
  • facilely,
  • with zeal,
  • freely,
  • hardly noticeable,
  • insignificantly,
  • slick as whistle,
  • to some degree,
  • hardly at all,
  • sportively,
  • gently,
  • marginally,
  • jovially,
  • joyously,
  • at the drop of a hat,
  • tactfully,
  • graciously,
  • delicately,
  • mildly,
  • exultantly,
  • like nothing,
  • at drop of hat,
  • gleefully,
  • Elatedly,
  • on a small scale,
  • quick as a wink,
  • happily,
  • some extent,
  • skillfully,
  • Inconsiderably,
  • devotedly.

• adv.

  • all (adverb)
  • lightly.
  • delicately (adverb)
  • finely,
  • cautiously,
  • gracefully,
  • precisely,
  • beautifully.
  • easily (adverb)
  • comfortably,
  • just like that,
  • piece of cake,
  • steadily,
  • regularly,
  • nothing to it,
  • handily,
  • competently,
  • surely,
  • swimmingly,
  • hands down,
  • efficiently,
  • quickly,
  • hand over fist,
  • calmly,
  • evenly,
  • plainly.
  • freely (adverb)
  • extravagantly,
  • cleanly,
  • without hindrance,
  • as one pleases,
  • amply,
  • unstintingly,
  • liberally,
  • unhindered,
  • like water,
  • loosely,
  • without restraint,
  • lavishly,
  • open-handedly,
  • abundantly,
  • unobstructedly,
  • without encumbrance,
  • copiously,
  • without stint,
  • bountifully,
  • with a free hand.
  • happily (adverb)
  • brightly,
  • with relish,
  • hilariously,
  • optimistically,
  • merrily,
  • willingly,
  • heartily,
  • cheerfully,
  • sincerely,
  • smilingly,
  • vivaciously,
  • enthusiastically,
  • lovingly,
  • gladly,
  • agreeably,
  • gaily,
  • laughingly.
  • hastily (adverb)
  • once over lightly.
  • lightly (adverb)
  • leniently,
  • airily,
  • breezily,
  • Ethereally,
  • sparsely,
  • thinly,
  • flippantly,
  • thoughtlessly,
  • readily,
  • nimbly,
  • agilely,
  • unsubstantially,
  • moderately,
  • quietly,
  • softly,
  • slightingly,
  • faintly,
  • smoothly,
  • tenderly,
  • frivolously,
  • sparingly,
  • peacefully,
  • well,
  • timidly,
  • simply,
  • heedlessly,
  • tenuously,
  • gingerly,
  • weightlessly.
  • mildly (adverb)
  • meekly,
  • mollifyingly,
  • tepidly,
  • Imperturbably,
  • soothingly,
  • genially,
  • temperately,
  • tranquilly,
  • compassionately,
  • kindly,
  • tolerantly,
  • patiently.
  • readily (adverb)
  • without delay,
  • promptly,
  • right away,
  • speedily,
  • eagerly,
  • immediately.
  • tenderly (adverb)
  • carefully.

• n.

  •
  • comical,
  • wry,
  • hysterical,
  • priceless,
  • hilarious,
  • carelessly,
  • humorous,
  • playful,
  • amusing,
  • comic,
  • indifferently,
  • funny.
  •
  • mere,
  • slight,
  • scant,
  • few,
  • only,
  • minimum,
  • little,
  • sparse,
  • barely.
  •
  • ill-considered,
  • foolish,
  • hasty,
  • shallow,
  • impetuous,
  • unthinking,
  • undiscriminating,
  • mindless,
  • irresponsible,
  • impulsive.
  •
  • feline,
  • balletic,
  • dainty,
  • lithe,
  • fluent,
  • supple,
  • smooth,
  • graceful,
  • gentle,
  • fluid.
  •
  • deep,
  • broken,
  • sleeper.
  • lightly (noun)
  • light.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • soundly,
  • sleeping beauty,
  • sleepyhead,
  • somnambulist,
  • dreamless,
  • noctambulism.
  •
  • seriously,
  • fiercely,
  • high pressure.
  •
  • fierce,
  • easy,
  • hefty.
  •
  • powerful,
  • uneasy.
  •
  • smack.
  •
  • sound.
  •
  • strong.
  •
  • heavy.
  • a little
  • slightly.
  • vaguely
  • indefinitely.

Paraphrases for Lightly:

• Reverse Entailment

  • Proper noun, singular
    slightly.
  • Adverb
    slightly.

• Independent

  • Adverb
    arbitrarily, comfortably, contemptibly, easily, easy, faintly, glibly, hastily, indiscriminately, little, marginally, mildly, minimally, moderately, modestly, poorly, quietly, randomly, rashly, readily, recklessly, seriously, shallowly, simply, slowly, smoothly, softly, sparsely, superficially, thoughtlessly, weakly.

• Other Related

  • Adverb
    casually, thinly.

Homophones for Lightly:

• licitly, lastly, light-headedly, lucidly, lacteal.