softly vs gently
gently vs softlysoftly and gently both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| softly | No | No | No | Yes |
| gently | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
softly and gently
are synonyms defined as:
- softly and gently: with little weight or force
Other synonyms of softly include
lightly.
| softly (adverb) | gently (adverb) |
|---|---|
| with low volume | gradually |
| with little weight or force | in a gentle manner |
| used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly | with little weight or force |
| in a manner that is pleasing to the senses |
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