Softly, silently; gently.

Softly; †gently, mildly (obsolete). Also: timidly, feebly.

With tender feeling. With affection or compassion; lovingly, dearly, kindly; pityingly, mercifully, leniently.

With or through the senses or emotions (usually as distinguished from the intellect). Formerly also: †feelingly, tenderly (obsolete).

In a cherishing manner; tenderly.