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Definition softly-softly in British English

softly-softly adjective

adjective
/ˌsɒftli ˈsɒftli/
1

a softly-softly way of doing something is a slow careful way that tries not to upset people

Example

She doesn't like my softly-softly approach - she wants quick results.

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Definition softly-softly in British English