ஆங்கிலம்

softly

gb/sˈɔftli/ us/sˈɔftli/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 700
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb A2 property
1

In a quiet and gentle manner

In a way that is quiet and gentle.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [verb] softly
பொதுவான தவறு:
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'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
quietly (Similar meaning but focuses solely on low volume, without necessarily implying gentleness.) | gently (Emphasizes mildness or care, not always about sound level.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
loudly (Opposite in terms of volume and force.) | harshly (Opposite in tone, being rough or severe instead of gentle.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
speak softly |whisper softly |sing softly |close softly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [verb] softly
இணைச்சொற்கள்
tenderly (Emphasizes affection and care more strongly.) | gently (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to physical actions.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
roughly (Opposite in terms of being harsh or physically forceful.) | sternly (Opposite in emotional tone, being strict instead of kind.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
touch softly |smile softly |breathe softly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He touched her hand softly.
  • She smiled softly at the child.
  • He breathed softly as he slept.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He smiles softly at her.
  • She touches the baby softly.
  • The cat purrs softly in my lap.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
softly
IPA
GB/sˈɔftli/
US/sˈɔftli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
softly (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (softly)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: softly
  • Plural: softlies
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

softly spoken

1
/sˈɔftli spˈoʊkən/
fixed phrase

Having a quiet, gentle voice

Describes someone who speaks in a quiet and gentle way.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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

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