Difference between Gently and Softly

GENTLY vs SOFTLY: ADVERB

To be played relatively softly
Used as a direction in music
Slackly; carelessly.
Mildly; tenderly.
Gently; slowly; calmly; quietly; hence, at an easy pace: as, to lay a thing down softly.
In a soft manner.
Soft; easy; gentle; slow.

Kindly, Carefully, Cautiously, Graciously, Discretely, Quietly, Courteously, Slowly, Discreetly, Politely, Calmly, Delicately, Mildly, Lightly, Softly

Smoothly, Kindly, Whoa, Shallowly, Quiet, Hush, Sweet, Cautiously, Slowly, Gentle, Tenderly, Lightly, Piano, Quietly, Gently

Modestly, Chill, Loosely, Hush, Nicely, Finely, Kindly, Cautiously, Graciously, Quietly, Slowly, Politely, Calmly, Mildly, Softly

Careful, Gentler, Smoothly, Kindly, Whoa, Quiet, Hush, Sweet, Cautiously, Slowly, Gentle, Tenderly, Piano, Quietly, Gently

Gently stretches the back, neck, spine and shoulders.
Very gently, pull this piece out a little.
Use the back of a spoon to gently.
He squeezed her shoulders gently, then let go.
Gently shake to remove any residual seasoning mixture.
Image Gently Butterfly Award from The Image Gently Alliance Steering Committee for his contributions to enhance the safety of pediatric imaging.
Gently apply around the contours of your eyes with your ring finger and gently pat the skin to enhance absorption.
Using fingers only, gently remove the toxic, combustible, or oxygen sensor by gently rocking it while pulling it straight from its socket.
Add salt and butter to the rice and toss gently; gently.
Gently cleansing: It is specially formulated to clean the intimate area gently, without disturbing its natural acidic quality.

They asked softly, reaching out for his hand.
Speak softly and try not to show fear.
After four minutes, speaking softly through the door.
Her tail stopped wagging and she whined softly.
Her words were softly pleasant and carefully enunciated.
She sat and rocked, singing softly to herself.
Over 30 people were killed last month when Kurdish anger over Erdogan's softly-softly strategy against IS spilled onto the streets.
Night, draw near; Lay hands on us and whisper words of cheer So softly, oh, so softly!
Does he have any legal rights if a softly softly approach to the supplying garage is rejected?
Nor do I want to tread softly, softly.