Synonyms for softly
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1. softly, quietlyadverb

   with low volume

   "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"

   Synonyms:
   gently, quietly, quiet, lightly, restfully, piano

   Antonyms:
   loud, loudly, aloud

2. softlyadverb

   in a manner that is pleasing to the senses

   "she smiled softly"

   Synonyms:
   gently, quietly, lightly, piano

   Antonyms:
   aloud, loudly, loud

3. lightly, softly, gentlyadverb

   with little weight or force

   "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

   Synonyms:
   quietly, gently, thinly, piano, light, mildly, lightly

   Antonyms:
   loud, aloud, loudly

4. piano, softlyadverb

   used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

   Synonyms:
   gently, quietly, lightly, piano

   Antonyms:
   aloud, loudly, loud

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1. List of paraphrases for "softly":

   tenderly, gently, slowly, easy

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1. Ben Carson:

   I had a program at the hospital where I'd bring in 800 students at a time, frequently elementary students, and you would say, 'How are you going to be able to speak to 800 elementary students and keep them quiet?' You know what: By speaking softly. Because then they'd say, 'Oh, what's he saying?' And they would shut up.

2. Hal Buell:

   It's exquisite, you have this strong, diagonal line made by the flag staff. You have the flag snapping in the breeze. You have the pyramid-like shape of the Marines pushing the flag up. The men obviously are separate, but they appear as one. The blank background enhances the action by providing no distractions. Also, the photo is gifted with a softly filtered light. A very thin haze of clouds filters the light so that the shadows aren't harsh, but there is detail in all the shadows on the uniforms and the flag.

3. Accendo Markets analyst Augustin Eden:

   1065 pence (is) now a realistic target for shares given the broad agreement between East and 'softly softly' activist fund ValueAct as to where to redirect strategy.

4. Mao Zedong:

   Revolution is not a dinner party, not an essay, nor a painting, nor a piece of embroidery it cannot be advanced softly, gradually, carefully, considerately, respectfully, politely, plainly and modestly.

5. Wolfgang Bosbach:

   In the past, the police's softly-softly approach and focus on de-escalation was cherished. But there have been warning signs in recent years that this may not be appropriate now.