softly

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adverb

1. with low volume (Freq. 18)
- speak softly but carry a big stick
- she spoke quietly to the child
- the radio was playing softly
• Syn:
quietly
• Ant:
loudly
• Derived from adjective:
soft
2. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses (Freq. 3)
- she smiled softly
3. with little weight or force (Freq. 3)
- she kissed him lightly on the forehead
• Syn:
lightly, gently
• Derived from adjective:
gentle (for: gently)
4. used as a direction in music;
to be played relatively softly
• Syn:
piano
• Ant:
forte (for: piano)
• Derived from adjective:
piano (for: piano)