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English to English adverb
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with low volume |  | Example: speak softly but carry a big stick
she spoke quietly to the child
the radio was playing softly
source: wordnet30
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in a manner that is pleasing to the senses | | Example: she smiled softly
source: wordnet30
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with little weight or force | | Example: she kissed him lightly on the forehead
source: wordnet30
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used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly | | source: wordnet30
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In a soft manner. | | source: webster1913
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