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English - Dutch
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.
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.
zachtjes, stil, zacht, teder
Softly meanings in Dutch
zachtjes
Example:
She spoke softly to the child.
Ze sprak zachtjes tegen het kind.
Please close the door softly.
Sluit de deur alsjeblieft zachtjes.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a gentle or quiet manner of speaking or acting.
Note: Often used when addressing children or in situations where noise should be minimized.
stil
Example:
He played the music softly.
Hij speelde de muziek stil.
She walked softly on the carpet.
Ze liep stil over het tapijt.
Usage: informalContext: Describes a quiet action or sound, often in a home or personal setting.
Note: Can also imply a sense of caution or gentleness in movement.
zacht
Example:
The wind blew softly through the trees.
De wind waaide zacht door de bomen.
The blanket felt softly against her skin.
De deken voelde zacht tegen haar huid.
Usage: informalContext: Refers to a gentle or mild quality in various scenarios, including weather and textures.
Note: This meaning can also refer to sounds that are gentle and not harsh.
teder
Example:
He caressed her hair softly.
Hij streelde haar haar teder.
She held the puppy softly.
Ze hield de puppy teder vast.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe gentle and caring actions, often in romantic or nurturing contexts.
Note: Conveys a sense of affection or love in the action described.
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.
Ze sprak zachtjes tegen de baby.
The music played softly in the background.
De muziek speelde zachtjes op de achtergrond.
He touched her face softly.
Hij raakte haar gezicht zachtjes aan.
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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