The translation is...light-handed...and generally unobtrusive. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
It was delightful to feel oneself so light-handed. From Wordnik.com. [Tales of all countries] Reference
I used tinted moisturizer and light-handed powdering. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
‘Are ye come light-handed, ye son of a toom whistle?’ said. From Wordnik.com. [Redgauntlet] Reference
But the light-handed Partha cut them off before they could reach him. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7] Reference
PROS: Fun stories with light-handed lessons for kids; cute characters. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Little Vampire by Joann Sfar] Reference
Then again, I'm sure Mr. Mixologist was light-handed with his Sapphire. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-06-01] Reference
I used light pink blush, very light-handed, to give brightness to her face. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
Be light-handed around the eyes if you have dry skin or the eye area is wrinkled. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
He was light-handed, quick, deferential, and soothing -- a prince among Orderlies. From Wordnik.com. ["Contemptible", by "Casualty"] Reference
The shadow was now also applied to the lower lash line, but still very light-handed. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
Security forces remain ubiquitous, but surveillance of my movements was light-handed. From Wordnik.com. [Nothing Left To Lose] Reference
And he does so in a light-handed way that is a natural extension to the dialog and plot. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: The Golden Transcendence by John C. Wright] Reference
The sand-and-chopstick method did not require the delicate, light-handed technique of the brush. From Wordnik.com. [The Bonesetter's Daughter]
Under his light-handed, "white" dictatorship Spain had enjoyed a time of prosperity and stability. From Wordnik.com. [Inside Spain Today] Reference
The simple, light-handed Italian approach is best exemplified by fresh fish served with a simple sauce. From Wordnik.com. [How To Cook Italian] Reference
Shimmer looks fine in fashion and beauty editorials, but in real life you must be much more light-handed. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
I filled the brows with a brow pencil, very light-handed, brushed the brows, and set them with a brow gel. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
Providing useful content is essential to being published and a light-handed pitch is acceptable on our site. From Wordnik.com. [Arielle Ford: Is it Kosher to Monetize Your Blog?] Reference
Sure there's plenty for a good conservative to respect in the empire's light-handed government and modest taxes. From Wordnik.com. [The Lessons of History] Reference
The light-handed Aswatthaman, however, of great prowess, filled with wrath, pierced Ghatotkacha with ten arrows. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7] Reference
Use the curler very light-handed, only to interconnect the lashes to the fake ones—the result looks more natural. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
And many suggest that, especially during a political race, Barbara plays a more light-handed version of the same role. From Wordnik.com. [Barbara's Backlash] Reference
Be very light-handed around the eye area, especially if you have any lines and wrinkles; they will show up quite easily. From Wordnik.com. [Best in Beauty] Reference
In a light-handed manner that contrasted with the influence he wielded, he was with us at nearly every step of our growth. From Wordnik.com. [A Maecenas for the Internet Age] Reference
Foreign players, impressed by London's light-handed approach to regulation, snapped up the grand old names of British finance. From Wordnik.com. [SPECIAL REPORT: LONDON CALLING] Reference
Clumsy and gawky as the tall Princess seemed on foot in her tasseled and overjeweled gowns, she was a steady and light-handed driver. From Wordnik.com. [The Silicon Mage]
The problem, said Neil Carman, clean air program director for the Sierra Club in Texas, is the TCEQ's light-handed regulatory approach. From Wordnik.com. [The Center for Public Integrity: Enviro Groups Prepare to Sue Nation's Largest Oil Refinery] Reference
"'Tis a good thing to be light-handed," said the king. From Wordnik.com. [The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories] Reference
Surely no one could be more deft, light-handed, practical. From Wordnik.com. [Under the Skylights] Reference
John Storm went home that day light-handed but with a heavy heart. From Wordnik.com. [The Christian A Story] Reference
Admittedly, Dawkins isn't the most light-handed fella in the world. From Wordnik.com. [Mike's Weekly Skeptic Rant] Reference
"Are ye come light-handed, ye son of a toom whistle?" said Sir Robert. From Wordnik.com. [Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners)] Reference
'Are ye come light-handed, ye son of a toom whistle?' said Sir Robert. From Wordnik.com. [Redgauntlet] Reference
That's how I put it, in an easy, light-handed, convincing sort of way. From Wordnik.com. [Armadale] Reference
As you said once before, it doesn't pay to be light-handed about casual use. From Wordnik.com. [mamapundit] Reference
Miss Collett looked a little surprised at this light-handed treatment of the editor. From Wordnik.com. [The Creators A Comedy] Reference
Clearly, this light-handed approach is ineffective, because the tragedies are ongoing. From Wordnik.com. [RSS - This Just In] Reference
Our Border-lairds would ride with few men at their back, if a 'the light-handed lads were out. From Wordnik.com. [The Monastery] Reference
That light-handed approach makes it a refreshing alternative to iPhoto, and a natural Eddy winner. From Wordnik.com. [PCWorld] Reference
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