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softly

/ softly /
adverb

Definitions & Examples

adverb Sense 1
with low volume
"speak softly but carry a big stick"
"she spoke quietly to the child"
"the radio was playing softly"
Opposites:
loudly loud aloud
Pertains to:
soft
adverb Sense 2
in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
"she smiled softly"
adverb Sense 3
with little weight or force
"she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
Pertains to:
easy gentle soft
adverb Sense 4
used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
Opposites:
forte loudly
Pertains to:
piano soft
Semantic Complexity
50%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
5
Times Searched
17
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