Sweetly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweetly

 

[ หˆswiหtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

The term 'sweetly' is an adverb that describes a gentle or pleasant manner of doing something. It often refers to the way someone speaks or behaves, suggesting kindness, charm, or affection. For example, when someone sings sweetly, their voice is pleasing to the ears. It can also describe a taste or scent that evokes a sense of delight or pleasure.

Synonyms

charmingly, delicately, gently, kindly, pleasantly.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled sweetly at him.
  • The child sang sweetly in the concert.
  • He spoke sweetly to reassure her.
  • The flowers bloomed sweetly in spring.
  • The dessert was sweetly delicious.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweetly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น docemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เค เฅ‡ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรผรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚odko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”˜ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dulcemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatlฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌ์ฝคํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุญู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sladce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sladko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ่œœๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sladko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆttr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dulcemente

Etymology

The word 'sweetly' originates from the Old English word 'swete', which means 'pleasant to the taste or smell'. The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner in which something occurs. Over time, 'sweet' has evolved in English to encompass not only the tastes associated with sugar but also the emotional and aesthetic qualities of kindness and charm. The term 'sweetly' has been used in English literature since at least the 14th century, often appearing in poetry and songs to describe graceful or tender expressions. This word captures the essence of affection and gentleness in interactions, making it a timeless choice in both spoken and written language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,115, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.