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Softly Pronunciation

Pronounce Softly as S OW F T L Y.

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    Softly phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'softly'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of softly: /soʊftlj/
    • Modern IPA representation of softly: /sɒftlʌ/

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    List of meaning for softly

    in a gentle and quiet way

    softly, quietly(adverb)

    with low volume

    "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"

    softly(adverb)

    in a manner that is pleasing to the senses

    "she smiled softly"

    lightly, softly, gently(adverb)

    with little weight or force

    "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

    piano, softly(adverb)

    used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

    not loud in pitch or volume

    soft music played in the background while we ate

    smooth or delicate in appearance or feel

    I like this sweater the best because it is so soft and comfortable

    giving easily to the touch

    soft mattresses make it very easy to fall asleep, but they have a tendency to get lumpy

    involving minimal difficulty or effort

    looking for a soft job in local government

    lacking bodily strength

    soft recruits who will get toughened up in the army

    lacking strength of will or character

    a soft person who tends to yield to stronger personalities

    not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

    a soft breeze coming off the lake

    providing physical comfort

    a warm, soft bed to rest my weary bones

    tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others

    felt that his wife had been a little too soft on their son, and that more discipline was in order

    marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low

    it was a lovely soft spring evening

    not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily

    sometimes I wonder if you've gone soft in the head

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    softly in sentence

    1. While playing tag, a girl decided to creep softly by the leader while his back was turned and hide behind a nearby tree.

    2. “My little turtledove,” Romeo said as he softly stroked Juliet’s cheek.

    3. Fearing her husband’s explosive personality, the wife tried to speak softly and avoid any topics that would infuriate him.

    4. The pianist softly began to compress the keys, playing a gentle melody.

    5. Although we were careful to speak softly in front of the dog we had rescued, we couldn’t help but notice that he was very restive, as if he were afraid of us.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term softly

    Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.

    – Unknown

    Think of James Baker or Leon Panetta, people who speak softly because they are used to being listened to.

    – Cal Jillson

    Your Mind tells you: 'It's impossible.' Your Experience screams: 'It's too risky.' Your Heart softly whispers: 'It's worth a try.' Listen to your Heart, and you will conquer your mountains.

    – Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

    Speak softly and carry a big stick you will go far.

    – Theodore Roosevelt

    But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

    – William Butler Yeats

    There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.

    – Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in Chicago, 3 Apr. 1903

    It's exquisite, you have this strong, diagonal line made by the flag staff. You have the flag snapping in the breeze. You have the pyramid-like shape of the Marines pushing the flag up. The men obviously are separate, but they appear as one. The blank background enhances the action by providing no distractions. Also, the photo is gifted with a softly filtered light. A very thin haze of clouds filters the light so that the shadows aren't harsh, but there is detail in all the shadows on the uniforms and the flag.

    – Hal Buell

    There is a homely old adage which runs Speak softly and carry a big stick you will go far. If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.

    – Theodore Roosevelt

    When the whole world is telling you to give up, Hope is that tiny little bird who softly whispers in your ears "You'll do it." Hope is that thing with feathers, as Emily Dickinson described her most appropriately, which keeps our world moving forward, upwards and onwards.

    – Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

    At night always carry in your heart something from Holy Scriptures to bed with you, meditate upon it like a ruminant animal, and go softly to sleep; but this must not be too much, rather a little that may be well pondered and understood, that you may find a remnant of it in your mind when you rise in the morning.

    – Martin Luther

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