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Definition softly in British English

softly adverb

adverb
/ˈsɒftli/
1

in a quiet and pleasant way

Example

He was singing softly to himself.

Example

She spoke softly in the dark.

Example

The rooms were filled with machines, every one of them humming softly.

Synonyms and related words
quiet soft muffled soft musical sweet
2

with a pale light that is pleasant and relaxing

Example

They walked into a softly lit room.

Example

The sun came out, softly illuminating the pebbles beneath her feet.

Synonyms and related words
backlit candlelit direct dull muddy dim
3

in a way that is gentle and not severe or harsh

Example

She looked up, then smiled softly.

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
4

in a gentle way, without a lot of force or pressure

Example

Surveyor probes were the first lunar vehicles designed by NASA to land softly on the moon's surface.

Example

He held her head in his hands, softly stroking her hair.

Example

Towel your hair softly after washing with shampoo.

Synonyms and related words
thoroughly closely gently gentle nice sensitive
Definition softly in British English