Definition of "softly" []

• In a soft manner; gently. (adverb)
• Not loudly; nearly inaudible. (adverb)

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• "Finally he did, covering her body with his own, saying her name softly as he slipped inside her."
• "She called out my name softly as if I could have missed seeing her standing there."
• "Matt heard his name softly spoken, and he turned to find Sara and Zack beside him."