इंग्रजी

softly

gb/sˈɔftli/ us/sˈɔftli/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 700
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb A2 property
1

In a quiet and gentle manner

In a way that is quiet and gentle.

वापर नमुना: [verb] softly
सामान्य चूक:
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'.
समानार्थी शब्द
quietly (Similar meaning but focuses solely on low volume, without necessarily implying gentleness.) | gently (Emphasizes mildness or care, not always about sound level.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
loudly (Opposite in terms of volume and force.) | harshly (Opposite in tone, being rough or severe instead of gentle.)
सहप्रयोग
speak softly |whisper softly |sing softly |close softly
विषय
daily life |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
  • The wind blew softly through the trees.
  • He closed the door softly behind him.
  • Music played softly in the background.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She speaks softly to her cat.
  • The music plays softly.
  • He walks softly into the room.
  • Please talk softly in the library.
adverb B1 property
2

In a mild or tender manner

In a kind and not strong way.

वापर नमुना: [verb] softly
समानार्थी शब्द
tenderly (Emphasizes affection and care more strongly.) | gently (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to physical actions.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
roughly (Opposite in terms of being harsh or physically forceful.) | sternly (Opposite in emotional tone, being strict instead of kind.)
सहप्रयोग
touch softly |smile softly |breathe softly
विषय
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • He touched her hand softly.
  • She smiled softly at the child.
  • He breathed softly as he slept.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He smiles softly at her.
  • She touches the baby softly.
  • The cat purrs softly in my lap.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
softly
IPA
GB/sˈɔftli/
US/sˈɔftli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
softly (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (softly)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: softly
  • Plural: softlies
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
softlies noun
Core family
soft adjective A1 soften verb A2 softness noun B1
Related words
softener noun
Negative and opposite forms
hard adjective A2 loudly adverb A2
वाक्प्रचार

softly spoken

1
/sˈɔftli spˈoʊkən/
fixed phrase

Having a quiet, gentle voice

Describes someone who speaks in a quiet and gentle way.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • Please speak softly; the baby is sleeping.
  • She spoke softly so no one else could hear.

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