softly
IPA: sˈɔftɫi
adverb
- In a soft manner; gently.
- Not loudly; nearly inaudibly.
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Examples of "softly" in Sentences
- They should mix the sugar softly.
- George opened the door softly and peeped out.
- A cable is used to softly lower the container.
- He spoke softly to Sir Sidney but to the point.
- Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.
- His black shoes padded softly on the rich and plush carpet.
- For example that the plane always landed softly and unharmed.
- In the Japanese version, her singing is more mystical and softly sung.
- It feeds only on human corpses and it is said to croon softly as it eats.
- Both the stems and leaves are softly hairy, the leaves have deep veining.
- She called out my name softly as if I could have missed seeing her standing there.
- Matt heard his name softly spoken, and he turned to find Sara and Zack beside him.
- Finally he did, covering her body with his own, saying her name softly as he slipped inside her.
- She dropped the title softly down to the water below, and started at the echo of her own trembling voice.
- Murmuring his name softly, she shifted onto her back, encouraging Max to slide up over her, parting her lips to welcome his kisses.