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(adv) softly
with low volume
speak softly but carry a big stick; she spoke quietly to the child; the radio was playing softly
(adv) quiet
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
her hands rested quietly in her lap; the rock star was quietly led out the back door; sit here as quiet as you can
(adv) restfully
in a restful manner
the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass