softly Get Printable Handwriting (soft-ly) 2 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adverb. 1 easy to bend or to shape; not firm or hard; 2 smooth; not rough. 3 not strong or bright. Example Sentence The shy girl spoke softly. Synonyms gently; quietly; lightly Antonyms hard Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (2) softly softly Share with your friends: