softly (adv.)

  1. with low volume; speak softly but carry a big stick; she spoke quietly to the child; the radio was playing softly

    [ Syn: quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , quietly , 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

    [ Syn: lightly , lightly , gently , gently , lightly , lightly , gently , gently , lightly , lightly , gently , gently , lightly , lightly , gently , gently ]

  4. used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

    [ Syn: piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano , piano ]

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