1. to emit a soft, gentle laugh; to laugh in a quiet or subdued manner
She laughed softly at his joke, trying not to disturb the others.
Ela riu suavemente com a piada dele, tentando não perturbar os outros.
2. to express amusement or mirth in a restrained and delicate way
He laughed softly to himself as he read the funny message.
Ele riu suavemente para si mesmo enquanto lia a mensagem engraçada.