softly
/ˈsɔftli/ adverb A2- In a soft manner; gently. · The masseuse was rubbing my back too softly for my liking, so I asked her to go harder.
- Not loudly; nearly inaudibly. · whisper softly in someone's ear· play music softly
- With subdued color; faded or misty with distance.
Comparative softlier · Superlative softliest
From the library
Sherlock Holmes rose softly and moved his chair in the direction of the door.
The wind purred softly in the cherry boughs, and the mint breaths came up to her.
“‘God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world,’” whispered Anne softly.
Holmes softly closed the window.
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