softly softly

== English == === Alternative forms === softly-softly softly, softly === Etymology === Reduplication of softly. Likely an allusion to softly, softly, catchee monkey or a similar phrase. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === softly softly (not comparable) (UK, often hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful. ==== Synonyms ==== diplomatic, understated ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === softly softly (not comparable) (UK) In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner. ==== Synonyms ==== gingerly ==== Translations ==== === References === “softly softly”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.