softly

/sˈɒftli/

/ˈsɔfɫi/, /ˈsɔftɫi/

softly

in a manner that is gentle and pleasant

with low volume

synonyms : quietly

antonyms : loudly

with little weight or force

synonyms : gently

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

synonyms : piano

antonyms : forte

Examples

1. The bedside radio played softly.

2. The white snowflakes were falling softly from the sky during winter.

3. The bracelet jingles softly as she moves her hand.

4. The ladybug landed softly on a blade of grass after flying for a short distance.