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softly r. [
quietly] with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
. wn #2
softly r. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly"
. wn #3
softly r. [
lightly, gently] with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
. wn #4
softly r. [
piano] used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
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