softly softly
In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive mannerIn a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, not comparable)In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
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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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb