softly

Adverb

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (4)

  1. with low volume“speak softly but carry a big stick”“she spoke quietly to the child”“the radio was playing softly”Synonyms: quietly
  2. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses“she smiled softly”
  3. with little weight or force“she kissed him lightly on the forehead”Synonyms: lightlygently
  4. used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softlySynonyms: piano
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Softly \Soft"ly\, adv. In a soft manner. [1913 Webster]
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