softly in English: In a quiet or gentle way; without noise or force. (adverb)

Translation

In a quiet or gentle way; without noise or force.

Word origin

From Old English softe, meaning calm or gentle, plus the ending ly.

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To speak "softly" is to speak in a quiet, gentle voice.

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Here "softly" means gently, without force.

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The opposite here would be loudly, or with a slam.

soft

Not hard; easy to press, bend, or push in.

quietly

In a way that makes little or no sound.

gentle

Kind and soft in the way you act, not rough or hard.

whisper

To speak in a very soft, quiet way, so that only someone close can hear.

loud

Making a lot of noise; easy to hear.

gently

In a soft and careful way, so that nothing is hurt or broken.

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