SkyfireDict

softly   (TTS Sound)

The adv softly has 4 senses

• softly, quietly -- (with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly")


• softly -- (in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly")


• lightly, softly, gently -- (with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead")


• piano, softly -- (used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly)