SOFTLY

• (adverb) with low volume

  "speak softly but carry a big stick", "she spoke quietly to the child", "the radio was playing softly"

  synonyms : quietly

• (adverb) with little weight or force

  "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

  synonyms : gently , lightly

• (adverb) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

  synonyms : piano

• (adverb) in a manner that is pleasing to the senses

  "she smiled softly"

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