Synonyms for softly
soft·ly

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1. softly, quietlyadverb

   with low volume

   "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"

   Synonyms:
   gently, quietly, quiet, lightly, restfully, piano

   Antonyms:
   loud, loudly, aloud

2. softlyadverb

   in a manner that is pleasing to the senses

   "she smiled softly"

   Synonyms:
   gently, quietly, lightly, piano

   Antonyms:
   aloud, loudly, loud

3. lightly, softly, gentlyadverb

   with little weight or force

   "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

   Synonyms:
   quietly, gently, thinly, piano, light, mildly, lightly

   Antonyms:
   loud, aloud, loudly

4. piano, softlyadverb

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

   Synonyms:
   gently, quietly, lightly, piano

   Antonyms:
   aloud, loudly, loud

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1. List of paraphrases for "softly":

   tenderly, gently, slowly, easy

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How to use softly in a sentence?

1. Jeff Martin:

   We're softly encouraging people to see the value of their own energy, not just the energy they consume.

2. Mao Zedong:

   Revolution is not a dinner party, not an essay, nor a painting, nor a piece of embroidery it cannot be advanced softly, gradually, carefully, considerately, respectfully, politely, plainly and modestly.

3. Unknown:

   Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.

4. Debbie Howell:

   We didn't want them separated because that was their biggest thing in life that they would be together, we wanted them to be holding hands. We wanted them to be together. We wanted their favorite music to be playing softly in the background.

5. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   History is a sagacious narrator, softly imparting its wisdom to those who are willing to glean lessons from the echoes of bygone eras.