softly

(r) with low volume
- speak softly but carry a big stick
- she spoke quietly to the child
- the radio was playing softly
quietly,
(r) in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
- she smiled softly
(r) with little weight or force
- she kissed him lightly on the forehead
gently, lightly,
(r) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly piano,

quietly gently lightly piano

loud loudly aloud forte

softy

soften softie