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Softy vs Softly - What's the difference?

softy | softly |

As a noun softy

is a weak or sentimental person.

As an adverb softly is

in a soft manner; gently.

softy

English

Noun

(softies)
  • A weak or sentimental person.
  • Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
  • (computing, slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware
  • (informal, UK, Australia) A soft drink containing no alcohol

    • softly

    English

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • In a soft manner; gently.
  • Not loudly; nearly inaudible.

    • Related terms

    * softly softly