softly (
http://definr.com/softly)
adv 1: with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she
spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing
softly" [syn:
quietly] [ant:
loudly]
2: in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled
softly"
3: with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the
forehead" [syn:
lightly,
gently]
4: used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
[syn:
piano] [ant:
forte]