Lightly - translation, pronunciation and examples
lightly
in a light way
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When to use lightly
leicht angezogen
leicht geschichtet
leicht bedeckt
leicht isoliert
leicht eingepackt
lightly usage examples
She buttoned her thin jacket lightly to stay comfortable in the mild evening.
After the walk, tap the boots lightly to get rid of extra water.
Similar words
general neutral: with little force/weight or to a small degree; also 'without difficulty' in some contexts
emphasizes lack of difficulty; doing something without much effort
focuses on softness or care in action (touch, movement), not on ease or lack of difficulty
usually about sound volume or texture; gentle or low in intensity rather than 'easy'
indicates a small degree or amount; focuses on degree rather than ease or gentleness
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lightly synonyms
What's the difference between lightly / easily / gently / softly / slightly / mildly
general neutral: with little force/weight or to a small degree; also 'without difficulty' in some contexts
He was lightly dressed for the warm day.
Он был легко одет для тёплого дня.
She solved the puzzle easily.
Она легко решила головоломку.
focuses on softness or care in action (touch, movement), not on ease or lack of difficulty
Please touch the baby gently.
Пожалуйста, прикоснись к ребёнку нежно.
usually about sound volume or texture; gentle or low in intensity rather than 'easy'
She spoke softly so the baby would not wake.
Она говорила тихо, чтобы ребёнок не проснулся.
indicates a small degree or amount; focuses on degree rather than ease or gentleness
She was slightly tired after the walk.
Она была слегка устала после прогулки.
indicates moderate or low intensity; often used for taste, reactions or criticism
He was mildly annoyed by the delay.
Он был слегка раздражён из-за задержки.
emphasizes carefulness, precision or tact; often used with fragile objects or sensitive situations
She arranged the pastry delicately on the plate.
Она аккуратно уложила выпечку на тарелку.
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How to pronounce lightly and what this word means
lightly translation: легко. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lightly
/ˈlaɪtli/
lightly translation
легко
lightly examples
She buttoned her thin jacket lightly to stay comfortable in the mild evening.
lightly transcription
/ˈlaɪtli/, /ˈlaɪtli/
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Questions about this word
lightly meaning: what does it mean?
in a light way
lightly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lightly is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lightly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She buttoned her thin jacket lightly to stay comfortable in the mild evening. Translation: Она легко застегнула тонкую куртку, чтобы было комфортно в тёплый вечер.
Is lightly part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?
Yes, lightly (легко) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is lightly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, lightly (легко) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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