목소리를 낮추어 조용하게 말하거나 소리가 작게 들리도록 하는 방식
In a quiet voice or in a manner that produces very little sound.
예문:
"The mother sang softly to help her child fall asleep."
"He spoke softly so that no one else in the room could hear him."
강한 힘을 주지 않고 가볍고 조심스럽게 만지거나 움직이는 모양
With a gentle touch or without using much physical force.
예문:
"Please close the door softly so you don't wake the baby."
"She softly brushed the dust off the old photograph."
태도나 처벌 등이 엄격하지 않고 관대하거나 부드럽게
In a way that is not strict, harsh, or severe; showing leniency.
예문:
"The manager decided to tread softly when addressing the employee's first mistake."
"He was criticized for being too softly spoken when he should have been firm."