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Definition of Softly

1. Adverb. With low volume. "The radio was playing softly"

2. Adverb. In a manner that is pleasing to the senses. "She smiled softly"

3. Adverb. With little weight or force. "She kissed him lightly on the forehead"

4. Adverb. Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly.

Definition of Softly

1. adv. In a soft manner.

Definition of Softly

1. Adverb. In a soft manner; gently. ¹

2. Adverb. Not loudly; nearly inaudible. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Softly

1. in a soft manner [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Softly

softheaded softheadedly softheadedness softheads softhearted softheartedly softheartedness softie softies softing

softish softkill softlifting softling softlings softly (current term) softly, softly softly-softly softly softly softmodem

softmodems softner softners softness softnesses softnose softographies softography softpaste softphone

Literary usage of Softly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1838)
"They softly went, but sure; and at the end Found that the Lord of Pilgrims was their friend. When thou hast told the world of all these things, ..."

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