Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of lightly is as below...

Courtesy :: Courtesy (v. i.) To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes..

Semiacid :: Semiacid (a.) Slightly acid; subacid.

High :: High (superl.) Strong-scented; slightly tainted; as, epicures do not cook game before it is high..

Tap :: Tap (v. t.) To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane..

Spital :: Spit (v. i.) To rain or snow slightly, or with sprinkles..

Taint :: Taint (v. t.) To hit or touch lightly, in tilting..

Alkalescent :: Alkalescent (a.) Tending to the properties of an alkali; slightly alkaline.

Doze :: Doze (v. i.) To slumber; to sleep lightly; to be in a dull or stupefied condition, as if half asleep; to be drowsy..

Dabbler :: Dabbler (n.) One who dips slightly into anything; a superficial meddler.

Crystal :: Crystal (n.) The material of quartz, in crystallization transparent or nearly so, and either colorless or slightly tinged with gray, or the like; -- called also rock crystal. Ornamental vessels are made of it. Cf. Smoky quartz, Pebble; also Brazilian pebble, under Brazilian..

Sledge :: Sledge (n.) A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled..

Lightly :: Lightly (adv.) With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly..

Brush :: Brush (n.) To touch in passing, or to pass lightly over, as with a brush..

Bryonin :: Bryonin (n.) A bitter principle obtained from the root of the bryony (Bryonia alba and B. dioica). It is a white, or slightly colored, substance, and is emetic and cathartic..

Excipient :: Excipient (n.) An inert or slightly active substance used in preparing remedies as a vehicle or medium of administration for the medicinal agents.

Singe :: Singe (v. t.) To burn slightly or superficially; to burn the surface of; to burn the ends or outside of; as, to singe the hair or the skin..

Lightly :: Lightly (adv.) Not chastely; wantonly.

Snub-nosed :: Snub-nosed (a.) Having a short, flat nose, slightly turned up; as, the snub-nosed eel..

Joggle :: "Joggle (v. t.) To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog..

Miterwort :: Miterwort (n.) Any plant of the genus Mitella, -- slender, perennial herbs with a pod slightly resembling a bishop's miter; bishop's cap..

Random Fonts

Most Popular