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Meaning of SOFTLY

Pronunciation:  'sâftlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
  2. [adv]  with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
  3. [adv]  used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
  4. [adv]  in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly"
 
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 Synonyms: gently, lightly, piano, quietly
 
 Antonyms: aloud, forte, loud, loudly
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Soft"ly\, adv.
In a soft manner.
 
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