1. With low volume
   "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "the radio was playing softly"
   - quietly 
2. In a manner that is pleasing to the senses
   "she smiled softly" 
3. With little weight or force
   - lightly, gently 
4. Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
   - piano

See also: soft

Antonym: loudly

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