softly

adverbs

with low volume

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

quietly, softly

is derived from

antonym

in a manner that is pleasing to the senses

"she smiled softly"

softly

with little weight or force

"she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

gently, lightly, softly

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

piano, softly