soft·ly /ˈsɒftli/
1. with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
2. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly"
synset: softly
3. with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
synset: lightly, softly, gently
4. used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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