softly
AdverbWordNet 3.0
Adverb (4)
- with low volume“speak softly but carry a big stick”“she spoke quietly to the child”“the radio was playing softly”Synonyms: quietly
- in a manner that is pleasing to the senses“she smiled softly”
- with little weight or force“she kissed him lightly on the forehead”Synonyms: lightlygently
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softlySynonyms: piano
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Softly \Soft"ly\, adv. In a soft manner. [1913 Webster]