adverb
- in a quiet or gentle manner, with little sound
- with a gentle touch or pressure
- in a mild or subdued way
Examples
- She spoke softly so she wouldn’t wake the baby.
- The rain fell softly on the roof.
- He touched her shoulder softly to get her attention.
- The music played softly in the background.
- She softly hummed a lullaby.
- The wind blew softly through the trees.
- He softly apologized for his mistake.