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Softly

ˈsɔf(t)li
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

blidt, let, svagt, blødt

Softly meanings in Danish

blidt

Example:
She spoke softly to the child.
Hun talte blidt til barnet.
The music played softly in the background.
Musikken spillede blidt i baggrunden.
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation, often when describing tone of voice or sound level.
Note: This meaning emphasizes gentleness and calmness in communication or sound.

let

Example:
He touched her arm softly.
Han rørte blidt ved hendes arm.
The wind blew softly through the trees.
Vinden blæste let gennem træerne.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used to describe gentle physical actions or sensations.
Note: This meaning can also convey a sense of delicacy or lightness.

svagt

Example:
The light shone softly in the room.
Lyset skinnede svagt i rummet.
She smiled softly at him.
Hun smilede svagt til ham.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both literary and conversational contexts to describe subtlety or a mild effect.
Note: This meaning often relates to brightness or intensity, indicating something that is not harsh or overwhelming.

blødt

Example:
The pillow feels softly against my head.
Puden føles blødt mod mit hoved.
The fabric is softly woven.
Stoffet er blødt vævet.
Usage: informalContext: Typically used in descriptions of textures or physical sensations.
Note: This meaning focuses on the tactile quality of an object, indicating comfort or gentleness.

Softly's synonyms

gently

Gently means to do something in a mild or careful manner, often with a soft touch or approach.
Example: She whispered gently to the baby to soothe him to sleep.
Note: Gently implies a sense of carefulness or tenderness in the action.

quietly

Quietly means to do something with little or no noise, in a hushed or subdued manner.
Example: He tiptoed quietly across the room so as not to wake anyone.
Note: Quietly focuses more on the absence of noise rather than the softness of the action.

tenderly

Tenderly means to do something with gentleness, kindness, or affection.
Example: He held her hand tenderly, showing his affection and care for her.
Note: Tenderly emphasizes the emotional aspect of the soft action.

mildly

Mildly means to do something in a gentle or moderate way, without harshness or severity.
Example: She spoke mildly to avoid escalating the argument.
Note: Mildly suggests a moderate or restrained approach rather than a strong or forceful one.

Softly expressions, common phrases

Speak softly

To speak quietly or in a gentle tone.
Example: She spoke softly to the scared child to calm him down.
Note: Softly specifically refers to the volume or tone of speech.

Handle with kid gloves

To handle something carefully or gently, with sensitivity.
Example: He always handles delicate situations with kid gloves, avoiding confrontation.
Note: Kid gloves implies extreme care and gentleness beyond just being soft.

Softly, softly catchy monkey

To proceed cautiously or gently in order to achieve a desired outcome.
Example: The team approached negotiations softly, softly, hoping to win over the client gradually.
Note: This idiom emphasizes a gradual, subtle approach to achieving a goal.

Softly, softly, catchee monkey

To proceed slowly and carefully in order to achieve success.
Example: The coach advised the players to take it softly, softly during the first half of the game.
Note: Similar to the previous idiom, it highlights a careful and gradual strategy.

Land softly

To land or touch down gently and without impact.
Example: The gymnast managed to land softly after a high-flying routine.
Note: Softly here refers to a gentle landing without force or noise.

Whisper sweet nothings

To speak loving or romantic words softly and intimately.
Example: He whispered sweet nothings in her ear to show his affection.
Note: Sweet nothings are tender, affectionate words spoken softly.

Softly-softly approach

To handle a situation with caution, avoiding aggressive or forceful actions.
Example: The teacher took a softly-softly approach to discipline, preferring gentle guidance over strict punishment.
Note: Softly-softly suggests a careful, gentle method of dealing with issues.

Softly everyday (slang) expressions

Pillow-soft

Describing something very soft and cushiony, like a soft pillow.
Example: The baby's cheeks were pillow-soft to the touch.
Note: It conveys a higher level of softness and comfort compared to just being soft.

Silky

Having a smooth and soft texture like silk.
Example: The fabric of her dress felt silky against her skin.
Note: Focuses on the smooth and luxurious quality of softness, often in reference to textures.

Whisper-like

Resembling a soft or gentle whisper in sound or manner.
Example: Her voice was whisper-like as she sang the lullaby to the baby.
Note: Refers to a softness associated with the quiet and hushed tone of a whisper.

Feather-light

Extremely light and delicate, like the touch of a feather.
Example: The butterfly landed on her hand with a feather-light touch.
Note: Highlights the lightness and delicacy of softness, often suggesting fragility.

Subdued

Being soft or restrained in intensity or emotion.
Example: His voice was subdued as he spoke about the tragic event.
Note: Involves a softness that is subdued or toned down, often associated with a lack of energy or vigor.

Softly - Examples

She spoke softly to the baby.
The music played softly in the background.
He touched her face softly.

Softly grammar

Softly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: softly
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): softly
Syllables, Separation and Stress
softly Contains 1 syllables: soft
Phonetic transcription: ˈsȯft
soft , ˈsȯft (The red syllable is stressed)

Softly - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
softly: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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