light-handedly

See also: lighthandedly

English

Alternative forms

• lighthandedly

Etymology

From light-handed (adjective) +‎ -ly (suffix forming adverbs).

Pronunciation

• enPR: lītʹhăn'd(ĭ)d-l(ē)
• Hyphenation: light‧hand‧ed‧ly

Adverb

light-handedly (comparative more light-handedly, superlative most light-handedly)

1. In a light-handed manner.

Related terms

• light-handedness (noun)