English Explanatory Dictionary

lighthanded

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative form of light-handed.
  2. benign and with minimal intervention.
  3. Sparing.
  4. nimble and dextrous;
  5. Light-hearted.
  6. flippant.
  7. Not having a full complement of workers.
  8. Thieving.
adv
  1. Alternative form of light-handed.
  2. Carrying very little.
  3. In a light-handed manner.

Word forms

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