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lightly

Pronunciación: [ˈlaɪtli]

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Contexto: «manner»

(adverb) to do something in a gentle or soft way. When you touch something lightly, you don’t press down hard; you're just brushing against it.

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She lightly tapped the table to get everyone's attention.

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He didn’t lightly scold his dog; he shouted very loudly instead.

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Did you lightly touch the paint, or did you press hard?

Contexto: «emotion»

(adverb) when you don’t take something too seriously. If you laugh about something lightly, you’re being playful and not too worried.

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They talked lightly about their mistakes to keep the mood fun.

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She did not take the situation lightly; she was very upset.

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Can you discuss the topic lightly, or is it too serious to joke about?

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