English Explanatory Dictionary

softly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a soft manner; gently.
  2. Not loudly; nearly inaudibly.
  3. With subdued color; faded or misty with distance.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɔftli/ /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ en-us-softly.ogg

Word forms

softly softlier more softly softliest most softly

Etymology

From Middle English softely, softeliche, equivalent to soft + -ly.

Derived words

softly softly speak softly and carry a big stick talk softly and carry a big stick tread softly tread-softly walk softly and carry a big stick
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