credulous people believe lightly whatever they hear

  • 1light|ly — «LYT lee», adverb, verb, lied, ly|ing. –adv. 1. with little weight or force; gently; superficially: »Cares rested lightly on the little girl. The sea gull rested lightly on the waves. 2. to a small degree or extent; n …

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