softly
/ˈsɔftli/adverb2 syllables
Softly means: with little weight or force.
Synonyms for softly4
Opposites of softly
What does softly mean?4
adverb
1
with little weight or force“she kissed him lightly on the forehead”
2
with low volume“speak softly but carry a big stick”
3
used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
4
in a manner that is pleasing to the senses“she smiled softly”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Softly in a sentence
- He wrapped his arms around his knees, crying softly as they fought.Nuel
- Smiling softly, he shook hands with his son and walked off.unknown
- The cat rubbed against my leg, purring softly.DJ_Saidez
- He continued to speak softly, calming her fears.Nuel
- The sound started softly, then it became louder.Amastan
- The child walked behind her mother, crying softly.DJ_Saidez
- The wind blew softly through the trees, smelling like pine.kleberlucas
- With little hesitation, she slowly and softly closed the door of the house.Eccles17
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of softly
as a adverb
- comparative
- softlier
- superlative
- softliest