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softly

 

[ หˆsษ’ftli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

how something is done

In a gentle or quiet way, without force or harshness.

Synonyms

gently, quietly, tenderly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
  • He touched her hand softly, comforting her.
  • The music played softly in the background.
Context #2 | Adverb

how a person speaks

In a low or soothing voice, without raising the volume.

Synonyms

gently, mildly, quietly

Examples of usage

  • She told him softly that everything would be okay.
  • He softly apologized for his mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "softly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suavemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ€เคฐเฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sanft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delikatnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚„ใ•ใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suavemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸakรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุทู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝป่ฝปๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suavemente

Etymology

The word 'softly' originated from the Middle English word 'softli', which came from the Old English word 'sลfte', meaning gentle or mild. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English, retaining its original meaning of gentle or quiet.

See also: soft, softball, softbox, softcover, soften, softenable, softener, softening, softie, softness, software, softy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,835 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.