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softly

softly

Meaning of softly

English

gently and quietly, without force, e.g. speak softly

Deutsch

in weicher, schonender Weise

softly

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsɒftli/
American English
/ˈsɔftli/

softly with German translation

softly usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Please speak softly.

Sprich bitte sanft.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She pets the cat softly.

Sie streichelt die Katze sanft.

softly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between softly, gently, quietly, lightly, delicately, and tenderly

🇬🇧English

carefully, without force

B1very often

ENGently sand the wooden table before varnishing.

🇬🇧English

with little noise

B1very often

ENThe heater hummed quietly in the corner of the room.

🇬🇧English

with little pressure

B1often

ENShe lightly brushed a coat of white paint across the wood for a washed effect.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

with fine, careful movements

B1rare word

ENThe wallpaper pattern was delicately printed to give a subtle texture.

T
🇬🇧English
tenderly

with love and care

B1rare word

ENShe arranged the cushions tenderly, smoothing each one with care.

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softly belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does softly mean?

gently and quietly, without force, e.g. speak softly

How do you pronounce softly?

softly is pronounced /ˈsɒftli/.

How is softly used in a sentence?

Sprich bitte sanft. Translation: Please speak softly.

Is softly part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, softly can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is softly part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, softly can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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