English Explanatory Dictionary

softly softly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Discreet, low-key, careful.

adv

In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner.

Pronunciation

en-au-softly softly.ogg

Word forms

softly softly softly-softly softly, softly

Etymology

Reduplication of softly. Likely an allusion to softly, softly, catchee monkey or a similar phrase.

Synonyms

diplomatic understated gingerly

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