Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (adv.) With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly. 2. (adv.) Swiftly; nimbly; with agility. 3. (adv.) Without deep impression. 4. (adv.) In a small degree; slightly; not severely. 5. (adv.) With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily. 6. (adv.) Without reason, or for reasons of little weight. 7. (adv.) Commonly; usually. 8. (adv.) Without dejection; cheerfully. 9. (adv.) Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily. 10. (adv.) Not chastely; wantonly.
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