SOFTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOFTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “softly”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “softly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Softly” are: quietly, gently, lightly, piano

Softly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Softly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “softly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a pleasantly subdued manner.
• In a manner that is pleasing to the senses.
• With a quiet and gentle voice or sound.
• In a smooth and gradual manner.
• With little weight or force.
• Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly.
• With low volume.
• In a careful and gentle manner.

Synonyms of "Softly" as an adverb (4 Words)

gently	With lightness of action or effect; softly. A gently humorous account.
lightly	With indifference or without dejection. Some people are let off lightly.
piano	Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly.
quietly	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. Her hands rested quietly in her lap.

Usage Examples of "Softly" as an adverb

• The TV was murmuring softly.
• She softly brushed the tears away.
• The softly glowing fire.
• Her softly rounded belly.
• Candlelight softly lit the restaurant.
• Softly undulating hills.
• John kissed Cynthia softly and tenderly.
• A softly spoken woman.
• The radio was playing softly.
• Speak softly but carry a big stick.
• He whispered softly in my ear.

Associations of "Softly" (30 Words)

calmly	In a sedate manner. He spoke slowly and calmly.
calmness	An absence of strong winds or rain. This relative calmness ended at around 7 a m when the wind picked up speed.
croon	A soft, low voice or tone. Goodbye you lovely darling she crooned.
gently	With a mild, kind, or tender manner. A gently humorous account.
giggle	A light, silly laugh. I got a fit of the giggles.
gracefully	In an attractively elegant way. I will gracefully bow out of the discussion.
hiss	Express or utter with a hiss. The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience.
hush	Be quiet. A hush descended over the crowd.
inactive	Not engaging in or involving any or much physical activity. An inactive Russian spy.
lightly	Without severe punishment; leniently. She placed her hand lightly on my shoulder.
mildly	Not seriously. He kept his voice mildly curious.
muted	(of colour or lighting) not bright; subdued. Muted anger.
noiseless	Silent or very quiet. The cycle is a noiseless form of transport.
pacific	Relating to the Pacific Ocean. The result of this pacific policy was that no troops were called up.
peace	A treaty agreeing peace between warring states. Peace came on November 11th.
quiescent	Marked by a state of tranquil repose. Strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been quiescent.
quiet	Become quiet or quieter. The street was quiet.
quietly	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. She was quietly confident that they d win.
reticent	Cool and formal in manner. She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
rustle	Round up and steal (cattle, horses, or sheep. Dolly rustled the paper irritably.
serenity	A disposition free from stress or emotion. An oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city.
sibilant	A sibilant speech sound. His sibilant whisper.
silent	Implied by or inferred from actions or statements. Gave silent consent.
stealth	(chiefly of aircraft) designed in accordance with technology which makes detection by radar or sonar difficult. Privatization by stealth.
stillness	Tranquil silence. Absolute stillness greeted our gaze.
subdued	Quieted and brought under control. I felt strangely subdued as I drove home.
tranquil	Not agitated; without losing self-possession. The sea was tranquil.
tranquility	An untroubled state; free from disturbances.
tranquilize	Make calm or still.
whisper	A soft or confidential tone of voice a whispered word or phrase. Alison was whispering in his ear.