Softly - Definition
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: softly, quietly] [ant: aloud, loud,
loudly]
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, softly, gently]
4: used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
[syn: piano, softly] [ant: forte, loudly]