Word parts soft + -ly Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈsɔftli/ (Canada) IPA (key): /ˈsɑftli/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈsɒftli/ Audio (US)(file) Adverb Positive softly Comparative more softly Superlative most softly If something is done softly, it is done in a soft and gentle manner. Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads