Lightly
Simply
Simply adverb - For nothing other than.
Lightly and simply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lightly" instead an adverb "Simply".
Nearby Words: simple, simplistic
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Since some of them are from privileged families, Aramona has no choice but to let them off lightly and simply lock all of them plus Richard up for a night.
- Lightly foreshadowed when, while his parents seem to have no problem getting it on, Matt simply kisses Allison's cheek and says good night, and she looks a little disappointed.
Source: Film / Doing Time on Maple Drive -
Kite got off lightly, since his Twilight Bracelet can be used easily (with the catch that if he has too much viral infection, he'd, quite simply, die).
Source: How Do I Shot Web?
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