softly softly
Discreet, low-key, carefulDiscreet, low-key, careful.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, not comparable)Discreet, low-key, careful.
Origin
Reduplication of softly. Likely an allusion to softly, softly, catchee monkey or a similarReduplication of softly. Likely an allusion to softly, softly, catchee monkey or a similar phrase.
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