softly
gb/sˈɔftli/ us/sˈɔftli/
A2
英語
~ 700
halkan, lágyan, gyengéden, elnézően
A2
1
用法パターン：
[verb] softly
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Halkan beszélt, hogy ne ébressze fel a babát.
The wind blew softly through the trees.
A szél lágyan fújt a fák között.
He closed the door softly behind him.
Music played softly in the background.
学習者向け例文
She speaks softly to her cat.
Halkan beszél a macskájához.
The music plays softly.
A zene halkan szól.
He walks softly into the room.
Please talk softly in the library.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'softly' with 'soft', using the adjective form when an adverb is needed. For example: 'She speaks soft' instead of 'She speaks softly'.
意味
In a quiet and gentle manner
コロケーション
speak softly
|whisper softly
|sing softly
|close softly
類義語
quietly (Similar meaning but focuses solely on low volume, without necessarily implying gentleness.)
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gently (Emphasizes mildness or care, not always about sound level.)
対義語
loudly (Opposite in terms of volume and force.)
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harshly (Opposite in tone, being rough or severe instead of gentle.)
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
定義
In a way that is quiet and gentle.
In a way that is quiet, gentle, and not harsh or loud.
B1
2
用法パターン：
[verb] softly
He touched her hand softly.
Gyengéden megérintette a kezét.
She smiled softly at the child.
Gyengéden rámosolygott a gyerekre.
He breathed softly as he slept.
学習者向け例文
He smiles softly at her.
Gyengéden mosolyog rá.
She touches the baby softly.
Gyengéden megérinti a babát.
The cat purrs softly in my lap.
意味
In a mild or tender manner
コロケーション
touch softly
|smile softly
|breathe softly
類義語
tenderly (Emphasizes affection and care more strongly.)
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gently (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to physical actions.)
対義語
roughly (Opposite in terms of being harsh or physically forceful.)
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sternly (Opposite in emotional tone, being strict instead of kind.)
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
定義
In a kind and not strong way.
In a way that shows kindness, tenderness, or lack of severity.
文法
辞書形
softly
IPA
GB/sˈɔftli/
US/sˈɔftli/
音節・強勢
softly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (softly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: softly
- Plural: softlies
関連語
表現
softly spoken
1/sˈɔftli spˈoʊkən/
fixed phrase
Having a quiet, gentle voice
Describes someone who speaks in a quiet and gentle way.
例文
- He is a softly spoken man with kind eyes.
- She is softly spoken but very persuasive.
speak softly
1/spˈik sˈɔftli/
fixed phrase
Speak in a quiet, gentle way
To talk in a voice that is quiet and gentle.
例文
- Please speak softly; the baby is sleeping.
- She spoke softly so no one else could hear.