holdsoftly
verbUK /ˌhəʊldˈsɒftli/
US /ˌhoʊldˈsɔftli/
To hold something in a very gentle way.
She holdsoftly the little bird in her hands.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To treat someone with great kindness and care.
He holdsoftly his worries and listens to his friend.
3. To keep a feeling or memory in a safe, gentle place in your heart.
She holdsoftly the memory of her grandmother.
4. To touch or move something without making a sound.
The nurse holdsoftly the sleeping baby.