ˈoftly,adv.rare. [f. oft adv. + -ly2, after other advbs. in -ly; cf. oftenly.] Often. 1592W. Wyrley Armorie, Ld. Chandos 62 Oftlie returning vnto freends, I told, That I had seene of noblenes the flower.1844Mrs. Browning Catarina to Camoens xii, Will you oftly Murmur softly.