🤫softly

adverb
/ˈsɒftli/

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example Sentences

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

Example Expressions

speak softly and carry a big stick

Synonyms

gently, quietly, tenderly, mildly

Antonyms

loudly, harshly, roughly

Collocations

speak softly, walk softly, whisper softly, softly lit

More Example Sentences

I tend to speak softly naturally.

She is polite enough to speak softly in public places.

Related Vocabularies

forward in place, time, or order
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
For that or for it.
in a truthful, genuine, or sincere manner
To a certain or considerable extent; very or completely.
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

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