| flutter |
to fly with light, swift wing movements or to move the wings lightly and swiftly up and down in flight, as a bird. [1/9 definitions] |
| fricassee |
lightly browned poultry or meat that is stewed and served in gravy. [1/2 definitions] |
| graze2 |
to touch or brush lightly in passing. [2/5 definitions] |
| kiss |
of a billiard ball or other object, to lightly touch or brush (another). [2/8 definitions] |
| lambent |
flickering or playing lightly over a surface, as light or flame. [1/3 definitions] |
| lap3 |
to lightly splash or slap against. [1/6 definitions] |
| lick |
of flames, waves, and the like, to reach toward or pass lightly over. [1/11 definitions] |
| light-footed |
moving or able to move lightly, quickly, or with agility. |
| pat1 |
to strike or tap lightly with something flat, esp. the open palm or fingers, as to mold or shape. [2/5 definitions] |
| patter1 |
to walk or run lightly and quickly. [1/4 definitions] |
| peck2 |
(informal) to kiss quickly and lightly. [1/7 definitions] |
| pooh-pooh |
to dismiss lightly; belittle. |
| prickle |
to cause a sensation of being lightly pricked in or on. [2/6 definitions] |
| sauté |
to fry lightly in a small amount of fat such as butter or oil. [1/3 definitions] |
| skim |
to fly or glide lightly over. [2/8 definitions] |
| skip |
to jump forward lightly by sliding and hopping on each foot alternately. [4/10 definitions] |
| skitter |
to skip, bounce, or glide lightly and quickly over a surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| slumber |
to sleep, esp. lightly. [1/5 definitions] |
| sneeze at |
(informal) to treat lightly or with scorn. |
| sprinkle |
to rain very lightly (often prec. by "it"). [1/9 definitions] |
| stir1 |
to move slightly or lightly. [1/10 definitions] |