Softly: meaning, definitions and examples

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softly

[ ˈsɒftli ]

^{Context #1}

how something is done

In a gentle or quiet way, without force or harshness.

Synonyms

gently, quietly, tenderly

Examples of usage

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
He touched her hand softly, comforting her.
The music played softly in the background.

^{Context #2}

how a person speaks

In a low or soothing voice, without raising the volume.

Synonyms

gently, mildly, quietly

Examples of usage

She told him softly that everything would be okay.
He softly apologized for his mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "softly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suavemente

🇮🇳 धीरे से

🇩🇪 sanft

🇮🇩 dengan lembut

🇺🇦 м'яко

🇵🇱 delikatnie

🇯🇵 やさしく

🇫🇷 doucement

🇪🇸 suavemente

🇹🇷 yumuşakça

🇰🇷 부드럽게

🇸🇦 بلطف

🇨🇿 jemně

🇸🇰 jemne

🇨🇳 轻轻地

🇸🇮 nežno

🇮🇸 varlega

🇰🇿 жұмсақ

🇬🇪 რბილად

🇦🇿 yavaşca

🇲🇽 suavemente

Word origin

The word 'softly' originated from the Middle English word 'softli', which came from the Old English word 'sōfte', meaning gentle or mild. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English, retaining its original meaning of gentle or quiet.