See Also: softly(1)(dictionary)
softly(2)(dictionary)
softly-softly(dictionary)
tread-softly(medicine)
softly-spoken(dictionary)
Warm treacle tart with softly whipped cream(recipes)

softly(1) (iou)



softly adjective. Now dial. & US. L16.
[from SOFT adjective + -LY1.]
Of sound etc.: quiet, soft. L16.
Of pace: easy, slow, gentle. L16-M17.
Of manner, disposition, etc.: gentle, weak, simple. E17-M18.
Of a person: slow in action; lacking in energy. Also, simple, foolish. M17.