What is the comparative and superlative of word softly?

The word "softly" is already an adverb, meaning it describes a verb. There's no direct comparative or superlative form for "softly" in the way you might find for adjectives like "soft" (softer, softest).

Instead, we use other adverbs to convey different degrees of softness:

Comparative:

* More softly

* Softer (used in a more metaphorical sense, referring to a more gentle sound or touch)

Superlative:

* Most softly

* Softest (again, used more metaphorically)

For example:

* He spoke softly to her. (original form)

* He spoke more softly to her than he had before. (comparative)

* He whispered softly in her ear. (metaphorical comparative)

* The music played most softly in the background. (superlative)

* The night air felt softest in the garden. (metaphorical superlative)