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softly
01
in a careful and gentle manner
Examples
I softly spoke words of comfort to calm her fears.
He apologized softly for the misunderstanding, not wanting to cause any distress.
Examples
She whispered softly, not wanting to disturb anyone.
The rain tapped softly against the window, creating a calm ambiance.
2.1
(music) with a smooth, subdued, and gentle sound
Examples
The pianist ended the piece softly and slowly.
The violin softly joined the melody after the flute.
03
in a muted or gentle way, especially of light or color
Examples
The lamp lit the room softly in the evening.
Her dress shimmered softly under the moonlight.
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