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We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily. We can seek to challenge and annoy, as we need not stay docile and quiet.
William O. Douglas

Meaning of "softly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOFTLY

softly  [ˈsɒftlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOFTLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Softly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SOFTLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Softly

Softly may refer to: ▪ "Softly", a song by Leah Dizon ▪ Softly, a 1968 album by The Sandpipers...

Definition of softly in the English dictionary

The first definition of softly in the dictionary is in a manner that is quiet and not harsh. Other definition of softly is in a manner that is gentle and not forceful. Softly is also in a manner that is not bright.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOFTLY


absolutely
ˌæbsəˈluːtlɪ
apparently
əˈpærəntlɪ
approximately
əˈprɒksɪmɪtlɪ
completely
kəmˈpliːtlɪ
currently
ˈkʌrəntlɪ
daftly
ˈdɑːftlɪ
definitely
ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ
deftly
ˈdɛftlɪ
directly
dɪˈrɛktlɪ
exactly
ɪɡˈzæktlɪ
frequently
ˈfriːkwəntlɪ
honestly
ˈɒnɪstlɪ
immediately
ɪˈmiːdɪətlɪ
mostly
ˈməʊstlɪ
perfectly
ˈpɜːfɪktlɪ
recently
ˈriːsəntlɪ
significantly
sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntlɪ
slightly
ˈslaɪtlɪ
swiftly
ˈswɪftlɪ
unfortunately
ʌnˈfɔːtʃənɪtlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOFTLY

softener
softening of the brain
softhead
softheadedly
softhearted
softheartedly
softheartedness
softie
softish
softling
softly-softly
softness
softs
software
software engineer
software engineering
software house
software library
software package
software program

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOFTLY

consequently
consistently
constantly
conveniently
correctly
costly
differently
efficiently
explicitly
gently
greatly
importantly
independently
instantly
partly
permanently
shortly
softly-softly
strictly
subsequently

Synonyms and antonyms of softly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «softly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOFTLY

Find out the translation of softly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of softly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «softly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

温柔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en voz baja
570 millions of speakers

English

softly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धीरे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بهدوء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мягко
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

suavemente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধীরে ধীরে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

doucement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lembut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leise
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

そっと
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부드럽게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lirih
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhẹ nhàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெதுவாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हळुवारपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

usulca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dolcemente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cicho
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

м´яко
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαλακά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

saggies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mjukt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mykt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of softly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOFTLY»

The term «softly» is very widely used and occupies the 18.177 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOFTLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «softly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «softly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about softly

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10 QUOTES WITH «SOFTLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word softly.
1
T Bone Burnett
I love loud music. I listen loud, and that's part of how I've learned how to do this. Record softly and play back loud and a whole other thing happens.
2
Marcia Cross
With the red hair, you get the white skin; it's a package deal. The cons are that you never look particularly attractive on the beach. The pros are in a softly lit room, you look pretty.
3
William O. Douglas
We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily. We can seek to challenge and annoy, as we need not stay docile and quiet.
4
Gerald R. Ford
Teddy Roosevelt... once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter.
5
Richard Le Gallienne
The beauty we love is very silent. It smiles softly to itself, but never speaks.
6
Catherine the Great
I praise loudly. I blame softly.
7
Pope John XXIII
I am able to follow my own death step by step. Now I move softly towards the end.
8
Donald Justice
Men at forty Learn to close softly The doors to rooms they will not be Coming back to.
9
Roy Orbison
I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you.
10
Dawn Powell
I want so much for my lover. At night when our beds are drawn close together I waken and see his dear yellow head on the pillow - sometimes his arm thrown over on my bed - and I kiss his hand, very softly so that it will not waken him.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOFTLY»

Discover the use of softly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to softly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kill Me Softly
"Clever fun."—Kirkus Reviews "Incorporating suspense and romance, this contemporary, edgy, Grimm-based novel is an entertaining and well-written entry in the crowded but popular genre."—Booklist Mirabelle's past is shrouded in secrecy, ...
Sarah Cross, 2012
2
Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly Book #1)
The story of how Clark's patient, caring love mirrored that of the heavenly Father, drawing Marty to faith and to love, has captured the hearts and imaginations of over one million readers on Book One alone!
Janette Oke, 2003
3
If You Come Softly
In If You Come Softly, she delivers a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering "why" and "if only...."
Jacqueline Woodson, 2006
4
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
Tells, in verse, what happens when all ninety-nine zillion nine trillion and three creatures in the world go to sleep.
‎1962
5
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Softly Book
An interactive, touch-and-feel story invites toddlers to explore the soft beds, bellies and pillows of iconic sleepy characters, in an edition published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the classic, Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book.
Dr. Seuss, 2012
6
Treading Softly: Paths to Ecological Order
How can we live without cheap goods and easy credit? How can we consume without consuming the systems that support life? How can we live well and live within our means? In Treading Softly, Thomas Princen helps us imagine an alternative.
Thomas Princen, 2010
7
Cry Softly, Thule Nene
In this story, orphaned Thule Nene is offered a new start with a wealthy family if she will help to look after a crippled white girl.
Shirley Bojé, 1992
8
Die Softly
Herb, a lecherous high school photography buff, plants his camera in the girls' shower room, and when a cheerleader mysteriously dies that same night, Herb realizes that he holds the evidence to her murder.
Christopher Pike, 1991
9
Killing Me Softly
Now that you've read GONE GIRL.
Nicci French, 2001
10
Morning Comes Softly
A shy Louisiana librarian, Mary Warner fears she'll always be alone—so she answers a personals ad from a rancher in Montana.
Debbie Macomber, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOFTLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term softly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
HUFFPOST HILL - Lincoln Chafee Speaks Softly And Carries Tiny …
President Obama joked that he could win if he ran for president again, as if he somehow doesn't realize Donald Trump is a major, huge candidate who is not ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Lions take softly-softly tack on Christensen
But after Christensen's injury-riddled 2014 in which he played just eight games, Leppitsch said the softly-softly approach might be best for the coming season. «AFL.com.au, Mar 15»
3
Judge scolds London father for 'inappropriate discipline' after he …
Her father said he had 'clipped' the teenager 'softly around the ear' and sent her to her bedroom. Mr Justice Keehan said: 'He handled the disciplining of [the ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
4
Condoleezza Rice: 'When the United States steps back and speaks …
“What we're seeing is that when the United States steps back and speaks softly, nobody listens.” She said she understands that American people might want a ... «Washington Times, Nov 14»
5
'McKellen Me Softly,' Produced By Geeks OUT, Honors Ian McKellen
The New York-based non-profit queer geek group Geeks OUT recently announced "McKellen Me Softly," a one-night art show and party celebrating the ... «Huffington Post, May 14»
6
Daily Meditation: Walk Softly
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these daily meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of ... «Huffington Post, May 14»
7
Xilinx Introduces SDNet & 'Softly' Defined Networks
Now, Xilinx is introducing the concept of "softly" defined networks. Having a software-defined data plane with content intelligence that is still implemented in ... «EE Times, Mar 14»
8
Walk Softly
"When you go to dig your fields, or make a pot from clay, you are disturbing the balance of things. When you walk, you are moving the air, breathing it in and out. «Huffington Post, Feb 14»
9
Award-winning 'Killing me Softly' video director to spend 90 years …
Ayinde, who also goes by the name Charles McGill, is best known as the director of the music video for the Fugees' classic “Killing me Softly” which won “Best ... «New York Post, Jul 13»
10
DVD Review: Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly presents violent career criminals going about their business with the same kind of depressing regularity that law-abiding members of society ... «The Morton Report, Mar 13»

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