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gently; not loudly or forcefully: She spoke so softly it was hard to hear her. (Definition of softly from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of softly. softly. Vocalising softly, casually, confidentially, he ' has our ear'; he is privileged as our main informant. From the Cambridge English Corpus.
Check pronunciation: softly. Definition of softly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Softly definition: in a low pitch or volume; quietly. See examples of SOFTLY used in a sentence.
Synonyms for SOFTLY: quietly, faintly, feebly, noiselessly, low, silently, soundlessly, inaudibly; Antonyms of SOFTLY: aloud, out, audibly, out loud, clearly, verbally, distinctly, vocally.
1. a. : pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet. the soft influences of home. b. : having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste. c (1) : not bright or glaring : subdued. (2) : having or producing little contrast or a relatively short range of tones. a soft photographic print. d.
gently; not loudly or forcefully: She spoke so softly it was hard to hear her. (Definition of softly from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1. adjective A2. Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple. When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush. ...warm, soft, white towels. ...the soft skin on the baby's face. Synonyms: velvety, smooth, silky, furry More Synonyms of soft.
1. a. Yielding readily to pressure or weight: a soft melon; a soft pillow. b. Easily molded, cut, or worked: soft wood. c. Sports Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of catching, receiving, or controlling it: a receiver with soft hands. 2. Out of condition; flabby: got soft sitting at a desk all day. 3.
not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong: She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.
Synonyms for SOFTLY in English: quietly, faintly, gently, weakly, in a whisper, lightly, delicately, gingerly, slightly, finely, ….
