Lightly Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɫaɪtɫi/

LYT-lee

UK

/lˈaɪtli/

LYT-lee

परिभाषा

In a gentle, mild, or small amount; not heavily or strongly. Often used to describe touch, movement, or degree.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Often used with verbs like 'touch', 'press', 'laugh', and 'cook'. Implies gentleness, subtlety, or a small amount. Not interchangeable with 'a little' (which refers only to quantity), as 'lightly' also conveys manner.

• Spanish: ligeramente - suavemente
• Portuguese (BR): levemente - suavemente
• Portuguese (PT): levemente - suavemente
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻轻地 - 稍微
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕輕地 - 稍微
• Hindi: हल्के से - थोड़ा
• Arabic: بِخِفَّة - بِلطَف
• Bengali: হালকাভাবে - আলতোভাবে
• Russian: легко - слегка
• Japanese: 軽く
• Vietnamese: nhẹ nhàng
• Korean: 가볍게
• Turkish: hafifçe - nazikçe
• Urdu: ہلکے سے
• Indonesian: dengan ringan - secara lembut

उदाहरण वाक्य

Please press the button lightly.

basic

She knocked lightly on the door.

basic

Sprinkle salt lightly over the salad.

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He spoke lightly about a serious topic to make us feel more comfortable.

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If you lightly fry the vegetables, they stay crunchy.

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She laughed lightly and changed the subject.

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