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Meanings of lightly in inglés

portugués
delicadamente

With little weight or force.

delicadamente
español
ligeros

With few burdens.

ligeros
español
ligeramente

Indulging with temperance.

ligeramente

In a small quantity or extent.

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Examples for "thinly"
Examples for "thinly"
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The city is examining more efficient ways to serve thinly populated areas.
Reuters
2
Slice the kohlrabi as thinly as possible -use a mandoline, ideally.
The Guardian
3
The range was thinly covered with Acacia scrub in the lower folds.
First Footsteps in East Africa
4
Shares were thinly traded and held primarily by individual investors, not institutions.
Reuters
5
They are but thinly populated; their flora resembles that of the Philippines.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 02 of 55 / 1521-1569 ...
Usage of lightly in inglés
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In a statement later, RBS said: These decisions are not taken lightly.
Reuters
2
The vote for strike action had not been taken lightly, she said.
Radio NZ
3
Pornography is a very strong word; it's not to be taken lightly.
The Guardian
4
Mr Turia said the decision to split had not been taken lightly.
Radio NZ
5
He said his decision to stand down had not been taken lightly.
Radio NZ
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However, trust companies, which do not take deposits, are more lightly regulated.
The Irish Times
7
To date, the industry has been lightly regulated, despite its critical role.
Reuters
8
My left breast pressed lightly into his right arm, behind the elbow.
Anthropology of an american girl: a novel
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Yet she had to know that Gaborn could not ask this lightly.
Wizardborn
10
That night, they ate lightly, but at least water wasn't an issue.
Fire Season
11
Chief executive Andy Marinos said SANZAAR had not taken the decision lightly.
Reuters
12
Five of them and five police were very lightly injured, she said.
The Guardian
13
Cut in slices and dip in melted butter, and lightly in flour.
Miss Parloa's New Cook Book
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I see no reason to separate you.' He touched her hand lightly.
Sword of Honour
15
So, when I ask for public trust, I don't do it lightly.
The Irish Times
16
Slowly the river flowed; the waves plashed, and the reeds swayed lightly.
The Song of the Blood-Red Flower
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Translations for lightly
portugués
delicadamente
Lightly through the time
Lightly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
United States of America
Common
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