Lightly and Sternly

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Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

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Sternly is an antonym for lightly.

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

Sternly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: sternly reprimanded the prosecuting attorney for making comments that never should have been heard by the jury

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Lightly is an antonym for sternly in topics: harshly, not humorously.

Nearby Words: stern, sternness

Thorin immediately sternly lectures him on taking the matter so lightly.

Source: Dude, Not Funny!

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