Lightly
7 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a casual manner, without adequate thought or justification.
“Such a serious accusation should never be made lightly.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlaɪtli/
Syllables
light·ly
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Wordle
Contains LIGHT with LY ending, double L and GH make the pattern distinctive, very common English word.
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Scrabble
Two L tiles used along with G and H, moderate overall score, a familiar word that clears common tiles efficiently.
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