softly
pronunciation
How to pronounce softly in British English:
UK [ˈsɒftli]
How to pronounce softly in American English:
US [ˈsɔftli]
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- Adverb:
- with low volume
- in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
- with little weight or force
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
Word Origin
- softly (adv.)
- early 13c., "gently," from soft (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. The door creaked softly as he pushed it farther open .
- 2. All of a sudden the spirit smiles softly and the bird flutters away .
- 3. Colom who spoke so softly that castresana had to lean forward to hear him promised not to interfere .
- 4. Speak softly and forget the big stick
- 5. Use the eraser tool and softly erase parts of the line .