light-fingered—having nimble fingers, especially for stealing:
- Jimmy’s name has become a synonym for a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault.
light-handed —(of an approach, style, etc.) gentle and restrained:
- The story is presented in a light-handed way through the eyes of an eleven year-old girl and is fast-paced and entertaining.
See also: light in hand / light of hand.