Sentence examples for lightly were from inspiring English sources
His pursuit of women led him into two marriages and many affairs — liaisons that biographers would treat lightly were they not so entwined with his public life and all too public death.
His diatribe would bring to mind the prescient haranguing style of Pauline Kael, even if Mr. Siegel, who does not treat his own reputation lightly, were not trumpeting the phrase "Pauline Kael of the Internet" himself.
This, he opined lightly, was a disgrace.
Jenny, sentenced lightly, is out sooner.
The actual censorship (I use the word lightly) is a joke.
"It's not something you give up lightly, being manager of your country".
The only question (and it's not one to be taken lightly) is: What is it?
Using a walker and touching the ground lightly are recommended.
Not to be taken lightly is also the host of psychological issues faced by such patients [ 178].
One of the most important factors taken lightly is cleanliness.
Taking a funeral or a memorial service lightly isn't appropriate.
