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adjective
Date: 15th century
having a light or delicate touch ; facile <a light-handed translation> • light-handedness noun
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
light-handed
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Light-handed — Light hand ed (l[imac]t h[a^]nd [e^]d), a. 1. (Naut.) Not having a full complement of men; as, a vessel light handed. [1913 Webster] 2. having a metaphorically delicate touch. {heavy handed} [WordNet 1.5] the translation is . . . light handed … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
light-handed — [līt′han΄did] adj. 1. having a light, delicate touch 2. having little to carry … English World dictionary
light-handed — adjective having a metaphorically delicate touch the translation is...light handed...and generally unobtrusive New Yorker • Similar to: ↑delicate … Useful english dictionary
light-handed — light handedly, adv. light handedness, n. /luyt han did/, adj. 1. short handed. 2. having the hands lightly or only slightly encumbered, as with parcels or bundles. 3. having a light touch; handling things delicately and deftly. [1400 50; late… … Universalium
light-handed — light′ hand′ed adj. having a light touch; handling things delicately • Etymology: 1400–50 light′ hand′ed•ly, adv. light′ hand′ed•ness, n … From formal English to slang
light-handed — moving delicately; carrying a light burden … English contemporary dictionary
light-handed — /ˈlaɪt hændəd/ (say luyt handuhd) adjective 1. having a light, skilful, or delicate touch. 2. carrying little in the hands. 3. understaffed …
light-handedly — adverb in a light handed manner • Derived from adjective: ↑light handed … Useful english dictionary
light-handedness — noun see light handed … New Collegiate Dictionary
light-handedly — See light handed. * * * … Universalium
