Softly Definition & Meaning
softly
- adverb
- with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
- in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly"
- with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
"Softly" in song lyrics
See how softly is used in real songs:
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"With my syllables I'm killin' you, but never softly"
Afu-Ra — Whirlwind Thru Cities -
"Truly the Ruger will kill you softly"
Noyd f/ Havoc (Mobb Deep) — Air it Out -
"The marvelous, starvenous, verbal novelist, killin 'em softly"
Blackalicious f/ Lifesavas — Your Move
Words that rhyme with softly
Usage tips for "softly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "softly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for softly to find words that pair well.
Use "softly" in a verse
Now that you know what "softly" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does softly mean?
- with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly" in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly" with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead" used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
- What part of speech is softly?
- Softly is an adverb.
- How many definitions does softly have?
- Softly has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).