(adv) with low volume, Syn. quietly, Ant. loudly, Example:speak softly but carry a big stick; she spoke quietly to the child; the radio was playing softly
[sutto (P); sutsu to ; su-tsu to ; suutto] (adv, vs) (1) (on-mim) (スーッと and すうっと are more emphatic) straight; quickly; directly; all of a sudden; (2) (on-mim) quietly; gently; softly; (vs) (3) to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied; (P)