heavily vs softly

heavily

adv
  • With a great weight. 

  • To a considerable degree, to a great extent. 

  • So as to be thick or heavy. 

  • In a laboured manner. 

  • In a manner designed for heavy duty. 

  • In a heavy manner. 

softly

adv
  • In a soft manner; gently. 

  • Not loudly; nearly inaudibly. 

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