lightly sway

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to move with little weight or force from side to side

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Examples (10)

  • The tall trees began to sway lightly in the gentle breeze.
  • Her long hair would sway lightly with every step she took.
  • The delicate flowers would sway lightly on their thin stems.
  • As the music played, the couple began to sway lightly to the rhythm.
  • The boat continued to sway lightly on the calm water.
  • A single leaf detached and started to sway lightly as it fell.
  • The hammock made of rope started to sway lightly under his weight.
  • The child's mobile above the crib would sway lightly when the air moved.
  • The reeds at the edge of the pond would sway lightly with the slightest current.
  • The dancer's scarf began to sway lightly as she moved across the stage.