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softly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɔftli/ · UK /ˈsɒftli/

softly means: With very little sound.

adverb

QUIETLYA2

With very little sound.

  • Please speak softly.
  • She sang softly to her baby.
  • Music played softly in the next room.

Similar words: quietly

Opposites: loudly

Common phrases: speak softly, whisper softly, sing softly

GENTLYB1

With little force, in a gentle way.

  • She touched his cheek softly.
  • He softly stroked the sleeping cat.
  • They stepped softly across the wooden floor.

Similar words: gently

Opposites: roughly

Common phrases: touch softly, stroke softly, step softly

Questions about softly

What does softly mean?

With very little sound.

What is softly in other languages?

Türkçe: alçak sesle · Español: en voz baja · Français: à voix basse · Deutsch: leise · Italiano: a bassa voce · 日本語: 小声で

How do you pronounce softly?

In American English /ˈsɔftli/; in British English /ˈsɒftli/.

How do you use softly in a sentence?

Please speak softly. She sang softly to her baby.

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