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Meaning
Adv
●
In a
light
manner.
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Origin
lightly
English
-ly
English
-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
light
English
leoht
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
light
Middle English (1100-1500)
lighten
Middle English (1100-1500)
lihtan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Gently
Delicately
Liberally
Loosely
Gingerly
Carefully
Thinly
Casually
Cautiously
Sparingly
Finely
Softly
Thickly
Slowly
Carelessly
Quietly
Sloppily
Mildly
Aggressively
Evenly
Quickly
Brush
Thoroughly
Badly
Tenderly
Daintily
Flippantly
Shallowly
Firmly
Thin
Freshly
Nicely
Dry
Subtly
Calmly
Briefly
Snugly
Neatly
Cleanly
Fingers
Rough
Moderately
Shortly
Generously
Narrowly
Fingertips
Seriously
Subconsciously
Inappropriately
Stealthily
Shoulders
Discretely
Tight
Swiftly
Frequently
Violently
Suddenly
Judiciously
Distinctly
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