Deeply and Lightly

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Deeply adverb - To a great depth;far down.

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Lightly is an antonym for deeply in completely topic.

Nearby Words: deep, deepen, deepness

Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

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Deeply is an antonym for lightly.

Nearby Words: light, lighten, lightweight, lightness, lighter

Without question, the song's sentiment is deeply and honestly held, but its origins in the humorous and rather light Grub Street Opera make it rather clear that it's supposed to be taken lightly and you're supposed to laugh a little.

Source: Food Songs Are Funny

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