softly
Translation
softly, gently, quietly
Examples
She spoke so softly I could hardly hear.
She spoke so softly I could hardly hear.
The snow was falling softly outside.
The snow was falling softly outside.
He closed the door softly behind him.
He closed the door softly behind him.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) softly to do (sth.) in a quiet, gentle way He closed the door softly behind him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gently, quietly; Antonyms: loudly, harshly
Etymology
From the adjective 'soft' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine whispering a secret. You speak 'softly' so only one person can hear.