1. (adv.) With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly.
2. (adv.) Swiftly; nimbly; with agility.
3. (adv.) Without deep impression.
4. (adv.) In a small degree; slightly; not severely.
5. (adv.) With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily.
6. (adv.) Without reason, or for reasons of little weight.
7. (adv.) Commonly; usually.
8. (adv.) Without dejection; cheerfully.
9. (adv.) Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily.
10. (adv.) Not chastely; wantonly.
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