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lightly
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Sense: With lightness
Synonyms:
delicately, airily, daintily, gently Collocations, subtly, mildly, insubstantially, nimbly, agilely, gracefully
Antonyms:
heavily Collocations, ponderously, roughly Collocations, awkwardly, substantially, gracelessly, clumsily, self-consciously, incompetently, bashfully, unskillfully
Sense: With indifference
Synonyms:
slightingly, carelessly, casually, thoughtlessly
Antonyms:
seriously Collocations, soberly, solemnly, thoughtfully, terribly, personally Collocations, soberly, on board, to heart, in the worst way

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