Softly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɔːftlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word softly
Brit.  |ˈsɒftlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word softly

adverb

- with low volume (syn: quietly)
speak softly but carry a big stick
the radio was playing softly
- in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
she smiled softly
- with little weight or force (syn: gently, lightly)
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly (syn: piano)

Extra examples

He sang softly to the baby.

She always closed the door softly out of habit.

Snow fell softly on the town.

...her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant...

The sound of music wafted softly into the yard from our neighbor's house.

Philip slithered softly through the door.

The standard lamp was softly spotlighting her from behind.

She softly turned the handle of the door.

The bedside radio played softly.

'Don't cry,' he said softly.

She stroked his head softly.

Music played softly in the background.

He spoke very softly (=quietly).

He examined her thoroughly, talking softly all the while.

Fair and softly!

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