Associations to the word «Softly»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SOFTLY, adverb. In a soft manner; gently.
SOFTLY, adverb. Not loudly; nearly inaudible.
SOFTLY SOFTLY, adjective. (UK) (idiomatic) (often hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.
SOFTLY SOFTLY, adverb. (UK) (idiomatic) In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner.
Dictionary definition
SOFTLY, adverb. With low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly".
SOFTLY, adverb. In a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly".
SOFTLY, adverb. With little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead".
SOFTLY, adverb. Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.