Meanings
comparative more light-mindedly · superlative most light-mindedly · alternative lightmindedly
- In a light-minded manner; frivolously or without serious consideration.
If we're calling for revolutionary change, we shouldn't do this light-mindedly.
1988, Elaine Jordan, Organisational Principles and Methods of the Democratic Socialist Party, →ISBN, page 75Synonyms: capriciously
Synonyms & antonyms
adverbIn a light-minded manner; frivolously or without serious consideration.
Origin
From light-minded (adjective) + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).
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