softly

Word parts

soft + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɔftli/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɑftli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɒftli/

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Adverb

Positive softly

Comparative more softly

Superlative most softly

1. If something is done softly, it is done in a soft and gentle manner.